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A thread of things that make me happy (so that I can look back on them later):
I figured that instead of feeling bad about talking, I could simply make a thread + tag so that y'all can mute me if you find me annoying :)
#affectionchats
#affectionchats
1. Taking pictures of the clouds.
I've enjoyed doing this for a long time (I even used to have an insta where I only posted sunset pics). It helps me keep track of time and gives me something to look back upon fondly, even if I don't do anything else.
#affectionchats
I've enjoyed doing this for a long time (I even used to have an insta where I only posted sunset pics). It helps me keep track of time and gives me something to look back upon fondly, even if I don't do anything else.
#affectionchats
2. Making homemade noodles.
As with all things that require a manual labor of any sort, making noodles is a deeply therapeutic act. To make something delicious with your own hands, from start to finish, is incomparably satisfying.
#affectionchats
As with all things that require a manual labor of any sort, making noodles is a deeply therapeutic act. To make something delicious with your own hands, from start to finish, is incomparably satisfying.
#affectionchats
3. Black-out poetry.
When writing gets too frustrating, it's always so calming to make these. Even if no one ever sees them, I enjoy looking back on them and being able to enjoy something small I made, even if it was within the confines of someone else's words.
#affectionchats
When writing gets too frustrating, it's always so calming to make these. Even if no one ever sees them, I enjoy looking back on them and being able to enjoy something small I made, even if it was within the confines of someone else's words.
#affectionchats
--I eventually wisened up and started using digital book pages and my phone's ruler to make the final poems look nicer.
These are made with Natsume Soseki's "Kokoro."
#affectionchats
These are made with Natsume Soseki's "Kokoro."
#affectionchats
4. Writing in cursive.
I love handwriting anything, and, sometimes, I accidentally make something that looks very beautiful. I try to write at least a little every day, but I wish I had more time to devote to writing slowly, deliberately.
#affectionchats
I love handwriting anything, and, sometimes, I accidentally make something that looks very beautiful. I try to write at least a little every day, but I wish I had more time to devote to writing slowly, deliberately.
#affectionchats
5. Taking pictures of random things.
I don't know why I do this, honestly. But, I just think it's fun to put the things I get to some kind of good use. It's just something fun that passes the time and leaves me feeling a little happier.
#affectionchats
I don't know why I do this, honestly. But, I just think it's fun to put the things I get to some kind of good use. It's just something fun that passes the time and leaves me feeling a little happier.
#affectionchats
6. Sending letters
I feel like sending personal letters is a dying art. Even though it's impractical, nothing beats the surprise of a letter from a loved one showing up one day. It's a simple delight that should be taken advantage of more often.
#affectionchats
I feel like sending personal letters is a dying art. Even though it's impractical, nothing beats the surprise of a letter from a loved one showing up one day. It's a simple delight that should be taken advantage of more often.
#affectionchats
7. Drawing these things.
I honestly don't know what to call them (wiggles? A silent expression of the uncertainty of my soul? idk.). Regardless, they are my entire art style—it's all I can do.
#affectionchats
I honestly don't know what to call them (wiggles? A silent expression of the uncertainty of my soul? idk.). Regardless, they are my entire art style—it's all I can do.
#affectionchats
I feel like everyone will end up muting this thread bc I'm very boring and annoying but... making this somehow makes me feel a little better, a little more complete.
