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Before now, I was addicted to books. I loved books, papers, and magazines. There was a time I even began writing comics and stories. At some point, my mom complained about why I didn't choose art class instead of science because, according to her, my passion is very different from my ambitions. She was right to some extent because books were consuming me. Most nights, I wouldn't sleep; I would be immersed in a novel, shedding tears over it. It was concerning because I couldn't socialise well; I always wanted visitors to leave early so I could return to my room.
That addiction stopped when I got into the university. I started managing money and spending on more important things; I couldn't buy the kind of books I loved to read. I switched to reading e-books, but eventually I gave up. Now, I only read a few pages once or twice a week.
So what's your latest addiction?
Netflix
YouTube
I wouldn't like to categorize these as good or bad because it depends on time. There are times it eases stress, boredom, and overthinking. And there are times it prevents me from achieving my daily goals.
If I choose a good series, I can stay a week indoors; my life at these hours would revolve around a few hours of chores, eating, and sleeping. Sometimes I refuse to pick up calls unless it's important because, since I'm using my phone, it would be a distraction.
YouTube is my next favorite place. Those short videos of "how-to", DIY, self-improvement, ladies talk, shows, and comedies make YouTube a very interesting place for me. Just like how people would spend hours scrolling TikTok and Facebook, I spend hours on YouTube.
It doesn't matter which digital activity one derives pleasure from. At the end of the day, it all depends on how organised we are. I always try to only go to it in my free time because, although these two apps have been very helpful to me, they consume time and a lot of data.
These are the two apps I open every day aside from Hive DApps. And they are data draining. I don't complain anyway; I only beat myself up when I let it interfere with important things I'm supposed to do. I love to live a free life on holidays, and that is what I'm doing: Netflix and chill.
Post is in response to a weekly prompt from the digital lifestyle community: Confess your favourite digital guilty pleasures, whether it's binge-watching shows, endlessly scrolling through social media, obsessing over online shopping, or getting lost in video games.
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Lol. I can relate well to wanting your visitors to leave so you can return to your pensions. And yeah, your addictions or interests could change from time to time. I love books so much but there was a long period that the sight of a single book nearly disgusted me. So, it happens.
I thought I was being inconsiderate. My sister used to complain a lot.
I love books so much but there was a long period that the sight of a single book nearly disgusted me.Oh my! With the way you like books, something serious must have led to it.
Addictions change from time to time. In 2020, during the lockdown, I was addicted to YouTube videos. It was my go-to app. However, when I resumed school, I returned to my favorite, books.
Was it boredom? I didn't feel the lockdown that much, my routine was the same.
You love books, that is beautiful!
As Long as they don’t take you away from the important things you have to do, I think you’re good to go. By the way, do you have any Netflix recommendations?😂
Yeah! I believe so.
Recommendation?😂 The good doctor, Queen of the south and The bridgerton. I'm sure you must have seen them.
Yeah I have😂
I knew it😂. I'm always behind when it comes to trends.
I spend time on YouTube too, so much that I opted in for premium. There are some creators I never want to miss their content. As for films, I'm adding good ones to try. What series do you recommend?
Premium is a good choice.
What series do you recommend?How am I sure you haven't watched them already 🤔
Well, The beekeeper is nice, Kill Bookson, and the shadow hunter.
I watch cartoons too, maybe I should include some of them here for you:)
Very nice. I have heard of The Beekeeper.
Yeah, I don't mind animation. I watch them once a while. Loved them while growing up....