First Post #2

Hello friend, right now is 2025/05/17 7h30. This is my first post.

A little introduction about me: I’m a hobbyist. Well, sort of. I’m a hobby hoarder. I collect hobbies like they’re Pokémon, but I rarely stick to any of them. I never thought much of it, but earlier this year, my main hobby was talking to strangers online. And when you’re chatting with strangers, you often end up introducing yourself — and part of that is listing your interests.

I realized I had already made a list of potential activities to do when I’m bored. And really, that’s nothing more than a list of hobbies.

That list first came to life when, working with my psychiatrist on my alcoholism, he suggested I find things to do — to fill the time void that alcohol used to occupy. Sobriety needs structure. And it was strange, seeing myself on paper like that: a bundle of hobbies, most of which I only flirt with now and then.

It’s interesting how our lives are loops — the thoughts and activities we keep returning to, rediscovering them with new eyes each time. I used to be a Lego kid. My mom told me that back in kindergarten, Legos were all I’d do all day. Legos, Hot Wheels, and animal figurines. I don’t remember much, but I get flashes from that time — Legos scattered across the floor, and me insisting on leaving them that way.

One time at my grandpa’s house, my step-grandma beat me because I didn’t want to clean up my Lego mess. Mom says it gave me nightmares for a while…

I was also really good at losing Legos. In fact, I once lost one in my stomach. Everyone has a story about swallowing a Lego, right? I swallowed quite a few. Hell, I even swallowed a huge coin once, which meant regular hospital visits for X-rays. I had to check every poop for that coin. What a horrid life.

I rediscovered Legos again recently, thanks to a knockoff ad that popped up on my Instagram. I bought a couple of sets — a bonsai tree, and a fighter jet — both from different brands. I even found a Bugatti Technic set at a flea market.

I’ll review them here sometime. Maybe that’ll be my next hobby.

To my future self, I hope you are as chaotic as always. I’ve decided to embrace that — and I know you are too.

Listening to : #
15/05/25 سراب / Sarab – whybc. a friend’s mix for sig.ma radio.

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