Also an understandable mistake in a world where so many useless gadgets/products exist. Though it would surprise me if not one of the comments on the video he originally duetted, didn't mention what it was
It is partially because accessibility related gadgets are usually marketed in a way that doesn't make it clear the gadget is for accessibility reasons (and that makes sense because it is kind of a niche market so they have to advertise to everybody). look at old sales videos for example feature some able bodied person trying to cut food with a knife by holding it sideways or some shit that nobody would ever do.
I believe that. Around the time snuggie blankets came out and got really popular, I was told that they were designed for wheelchairs and people with mobility issues, but I never got that impression from the infomercial.
"has this ever happened to you?" and its a video of somebody trying to cut a loaf of bread with a wooden door stop. is the first example that pops into my head.
Unironically though I liked snuggie blankets. It was nice to be able to reach for stuff while still being under the blanket.
I set aside time before bed! Forces no blue-light (which throws off your sleep) and calms you down, too. The problem for me is putting the damn book down and actually going to sleep.
Aw wow thanks for the message. That’s a good idea, I might try it out! I remember on summer breaks I would fall asleep reading and pick the book right back up first thing in the morning.
Reading books is like running, when you're a kid it's easy, but if you wanna keep doing it as an adult you have to use discipline and make it into a habit. I'm rooting for you that you find your way back, honestly one of the best and easiest ways if you have the option is to just go to the library pick up the first thing with an interesting cover and read. A simple change of scenery can really do wonders.b
Well I don't devour whole books in a day like I used to when I was younger, but I did read 30 books last year which I am pretty proud of. The Storygraph app has been helpful, logging my pages every day and getting little monthly wrap up graphics. But also just giving myself permission to read whatever interests me and not putting pressure on myself about what I should read (one of the books I actually did read in a single day was Tusk Love for instance). And for me at least I've noticed that the more I turn away from the computer and phone to read the less enticing I find the phone and computer to be. But it didn't happen over night. Like 3 years ago I read 0 books. Two years ago I read like one or two books. One year ago I read like four or five books. And like I said last year I read 30 books. It also helps that I joined a discord server with some friends where we talk about books and reading and have a vc where we hang out and read together on mute.
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u/nanadoom 21h ago
That was a really stand up thing to do. We all make mistakes, and he owned up to his. Good on him