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I told my boss I don’t have time for a hobby. But that wasn’t true
Doomscrolling can be comforting, but this writer has learnt that you can always make time for a pursuit that is intentional and brings real joy.
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There was something comforting about putting a few ingredients into a bowl and waiting to see what happened.
ST ILLUSTRATION: CEL GULAPA
It all started during a lunch break, when our conversation meandered to our hobbies. My closest colleague (whom I affectionately dub my work wife) spoke about her mobile games with much enthusiasm. Our boss talked about his participation in sports, his way of letting off some steam.
I’m not sure why, then, I was startled when the attention turned to me.
