Rec | ENJOYING THE MUNDANE

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Rec'd on 😃 i want to add something to look forward to everyday thats not based around consumption

That freshly-showered feeling, chuckling to yourself when something weird happens, marveling at the colors of fresh produce at the grocery store, the rhythmic sounds of morning traffic ~~ livin your life like an ephemeral novel you’re writing and rewriting in your head

@carpark

Jan 6, 2025

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