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regressing back into your teenage hobbies
I was a lil weirdo as a teenager, my hobbies consumed my life and my every thought. As I grew older, I no longer had time for what I used to love to do—I slowly became what I feared I would become: a responsible adult who did not have time for fun. When I realised this, I fell into a black hole of reliving my old hobbies, and it’s honestly so freeing. I feel so content, I look forward to going home from work and sitting in bed while I watch the shows I used to binge or read the genre of manga I used to love. It’s a comforting sense of nostalgia, as if that free part of me never died. My mood has lightened and I feel myself being more warm towards others around me, I was surprised at the sheer impact of how simple the pleasures can turn your life around. Make time for your childhood self, they’re waiting for you to come back home.
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@jilly
Jan 29, 2025
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@lexlibrix
OMG i love this and need this in my mental rotation. I picked up some graphic novels the other day and I felt most like myself than I had in a year. It was magical. I wasn't thinking about credit scores or job titles or interest rates or any of that other shit it was FANTASTIC
Jan 29, 2025
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@jilly
lexlibrix hell yeah!
Jan 29, 2025
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@yeehaw_chihuahua
this sounds like the opposite of regression, this is really positive self care!
Jan 29, 2025
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@lucius
what manga
Jan 29, 2025
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@jilly
lucius i’m reading a few atm!! technically i believe they are Manhwas - Solo Leveling (the anime is also AWESOME) - Surviving the Apocalypse I also want to start reading From Goblin to Goblin God
Jan 29, 2025
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@lucius
jilly working on Knights of Sidonia rn and thinking of getting into Ghost in the Shell next
Jan 29, 2025
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@tejasvig
jilly I LOVE SOLO LEVELING!! have u finished it yet??
Jan 29, 2025
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@jilly
tejasvig no i haven’t yet!! but i am up to date with the anime! I took a break to read Surviving the Apocalypse, which I HIGHLY recommend
Jan 29, 2025
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@mystarthings
I‘ve been getting back to this! Started reading again and forgot how much I enjoyed escaping through a good book. I’ve taken decided to get back into music and trying to learn an instrument. Also crafts! Got an old sewing machine and going to try and use it to create new clothes for myself. Crocheting is next on the list! it’s so nice to learn something new and make time for myself :)
Jan 29, 2025
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@jilly
mystarthings it’s honestly so rewarding!
Jan 29, 2025

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