Never denounce a dabble. To dabble is to explore in ways uninhabited by a final destination.
Early last fall, I came upon a completely warped block of pine sitting dusty in the corner of my studio. With no plan in mind, I began to bandsaw and carve upon it until I had reached what I deemed to be an end. Upon first stepping back from my piece, I realized I had created a half of an avocado, albeit a bit abstracted.