Rec | SIDEQUESTS

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this rec’s about life. i think im thinking back on how creativity & exploration were way bigger in my life back in childhood, not stressin around towards certain goals, rushing blindly w an idea of importance. there’s a bit of senselessness to the everyday, somedays either seeming like stayin behind partly closed eyes or like being chased by a big >something< that’s CATCHING UP. main quest life quickly becomes a task list. embracing side quest life, discovering and taking back time. do less important stuff (it’s not important) and more fun stuff, letting it take its time. maybe there’s something bigger hidden there than the main story line could ever hold 💫

@jacobstraede

May 13, 2024

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@rlyblonde

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