Rec | READING WITHOUT LISTENING TO MUSIC

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haven't been on here for a month (taking breaks is nice :D) but i recently started turning off my music while reading and although it made me feel like a psychopath when i first did it, i'm actually loving the change ! i implemented it halfway thru reading crime and punishment and it was nice, i think i got more immersed

@ibi

Apr 22, 2024

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