I’m getting a hour-glass.

Much better than a regular timer when you’re doing the “Pomodoro” method and have to get something done. But I also have a nice lava-lamp, which is great when you’re listening to music. And a record-player for vinyl CDs. And fidget toys for my ADHD and Autism (to stim while I’m doing something).

I’ll be honest: I need eitiher:

Portability

Analog

If I can’t carry it or if it’s not mechanical, the i don’t care.

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    3 months ago

    I like the tactility and deliberate nature of pulling out a vinyl, setting the needle and listening to music. The appeal is not that it is analog, per se, but the intentionality of listening to music as its own activity.

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      3 months ago

      Oho

      Something of its own sake? Intrinsic motivation and action?

      …I like it.

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    3 months ago

    If I can’t carry it or if it’s not mechanical, the i don’t care.

    Have you looked into mechanical film cameras? They’re pretty neat. Since you’re on 'grad I guess I should add that the USSR and DDR both made good quality ones that are mostly inexpensive.

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      3 months ago

      And they still sell them today?

      Where can I find them?

      I’m guessing eBay or Etsy, I suppose, but if there are any other places, I’d like to know!

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    3 months ago

    There’s something so satisfying about tape cassettes. Some artists still sell tapes of albums as merch so I’ll have to get a tape player sometime.