Hope all are alright. Anyone picked up any cool new hobbies lately? Anyone play harp? I’m thinking of picking it up, I already play quite a few instruments, but harp has the highest initial investment of any I’ve done so far.

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    I have been picking up hobbies at an alarming rate lately. Got into custom keyboards, crochet, bonsai, magic (card tricks) possibly something else I’ve forgotten, too. I think it’s probably a sign that something is wrong but let’s not worry about it.

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        Want to learn to play the guitar -> buy a cheap, used guitar -> try to learn one song -> never touch it again
        Want to start gaming -> build a decent-enough gaming computer -> only use it to browse the internet and play Minecraft sometimes
        Want to start streaming -> download OBS -> never even open it
        Want to get into parkour -> can’t find any spots that look good to a complete beginner within ten minutes -> yeah well maybe not
        Want to learn calligraphy -> get a fancy pen -> learn the basics -> now I’m not interested in it any more
        Want to get back into drawing -> start a rough sketch -> don’t look at it for a week -> start a new sketch -> lose interest in drawing again
        Want to start photography -> get a low-end camera -> go out and take some nice photos -> maybe even edit them -> share a few of them on social media -> randomly stop
        Want to get into woodworking -> plan a project -> buy wood -> build half of

        I’m really glad that I started a few hobbies many years ago, before my mental health went down the drain, and those are the ones that stuck around. Except for photography, I just kinda lost interest in that after a handful of years.

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      what’s your favorite switch? i’ve been recommended the holy pandas. i’m looking to switch from gateron g reds, because the spring weight is way too low.

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        For me, personally, I’ve discovered I love Kailh Cremes. A gentle but full thock with mild tactility. Honestly, it really depends on what kind of typing experience you’re going for. You might like Cherry Blacks if you’re looking for a stiffer linear switch.

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        Are Logitech switches actually bad, or people hates them just because they’re “not cherry”?

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          Most switches in prebuilt keyboards are generally worse then custom switches, but it’s also completely preference. If you enjoy your Logitech switches, don’t worry about comparisons with something else.

          There’s a lot of other things that impact how keyboards sound/feel as well, like the material the case is made from and how much foam/dampening material is behind the PCB. When you factor in preference with all of that, it is generally pretty hard to say that the switches in particular are making the difference

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        I haven’t gotten to try too many yet, but I like tactiles. I got some Akko lavender ones which I’ve been enjoying and some boba U4T’s for work which I also quite like. Other than those I’ve just tried mx browns and reds, The browns aren’t as nice as the others. I don’t mind the reds but I miss the tactile bump.

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      Bonsai is a really neat one I’ve always been fascinated by. I have trouble keeping an air plant alive though, so I figure I’ve got some work to do on my green thumb before I dive that deep. It sounds like you’re doing a great job keeping busy!

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        I think some of them are pretty low maintenance, just keep them outside all the time and give 'em a water every day, twice if it’s hot and dry. I was initially sad because I wanted it inside but it’s not so bad, I go outside to water and talk to them. That said I haven’t had to do any pruning or repotting yet so I suppose it does get a bit trickier eventually.