Salve, Alice! Learning to speak Italian is a hobby, among many others, that help me pass time until time passes me. Photography, golf, hiking, mountain biking, trekking, and home improvement are the activities that have remained hobbies through the years. Diamond painting has piqued my interest as I've never heard of it. I could search it up, and just might, but would enjoy your input and explanation if you have the time. L'inglese è la mia lingua madre ma preferisco parlare italiano.

You could also say it this way: The tools I need can be found within your excellent laboratories and research facilities.

Ciao Nick, You'd be understood perfectly well with those phrases. If that's all you need, carry on. My answer most definitely isn't proper English, just an alternative way to convey the point.

Today, some adolescents rely on technology too often, and sometimes, without it, they behave like mindless specters.

Caio Kai! The choice depends on the situation. The length of sentence should be chosen after considering the situation.

Graciela is a very pretty name. Your English is very good. At the end of your explanation, instead of "to live a gracefully life" use "I'm just 33, and I try to live life gracefully"

Salve Corrina! Sono Craig, un madrelingua inglese americano che ha iniziato a imparare l'italiano.

Chinese fire drills.