Playtime Perspectives

Playtime and Video Games

I almost didn’t think I was going to make this by midnight. But yes, I do play. Typically playtime to me looks like video games. I spend a lot of time playing them because they get my mind off of my problems. Just don’t expect me to be too good at them. lol

What Defines Playtime?

Playtime is anything that isn’t productive, right? I guess I would also consider managing my websites, something that I do in my playtime, but this blog, in particular, feels more important than that. I use this blog to process a lot of my thoughts, so I think it’s more serious than the label “playtime” would allude to.

Would spending time with family and friends count as playtime? I do that periodically. I think that most people do this. Most of my daily activities aren’t too unusual or exciting. No, not everybody does what I do, but it isn’t anything to write home about. I try to keep things calm and simple, not that it always works out that way, but it’s the goal.

Exploring Hobbies

If I had more in the way of disposable income, I would love to pick up additional hobbies. Like painting (art, not walls) has always been an interest of mine. It’s so expensive though, all the supplies and space and such. That’s why I try to do it on my iPad.

If there is a hobby that you think everybody should try, leave me a comment and maybe I will.

The Value of Hobbies

Hobbies are such an expensive thing, aren’t they? Right after I had that thought, the next thought was, “I wonder how people justify this expense.” But then after some contemplation, I think just saying “It’s my hobby” is justification enough, right? Hobbies help people in many ways. They can help reduce stress, improve focus and mental functions, expand social networks, and personal development.

I don’t know that many people probably examine just why they have a hobby, outside of it being something that they like. However, I think most people understand the value that a hobby brings, which is why a justification isn’t usually necessary.

Anyway, I think I might keep this post short and do another if anything else comes to mind.

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Side Note: Website Issues

I have been trying to set up a CDN (Content Delivery Network) with my website host and Cloudflare, but I am having soo many issues. So, if my site is periodically inaccessible, that would be why.