Well the only thing you said you liked doing is cooking so perhaps you should experiment with that more. Also it sounds like you do a lot, hardly what I'd describe as an empty life. Maybe try doing less. Boredom drives people to creativity, that might help you find something else you like doing.
Super affordable so far as smartphones go. Might be a little bare bones, check for exactly what you want. I ended up getting something else for some extra water resistance.
God I hope so