Rec | GETTING OFFLINE BUT NOT ANALOGOUS

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I had bought a yellow notebook few months ago thinking about "posting for myself" following the revival of journals and personal diaries. The thing is when I try to write down a feeling or just what it's on my mind at the moment I fail on keeping the writing momentum, so I choose phone notes instead. I think it's time to admit that writing in keyboard mode is by far more authentic for me than grabbing a pen.

@sagitariotunin

Jun 27, 2024

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