#'in any way' being very loadbearing here. this is a very broad range. still
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i am reminded of that time my mom went
mom: oh god, you're turning into one of those people who read for enjoyment only
me: what?
mom: one should not read only for enjoyment!
me: what should one read for then?
mom: for personal growth. knowing new perspectives. expanding your world. for the art of literature itself
me, artless: oh ok
#that's all fair by the way!#but by now if i'm not enjoying myself *in any way* by the first couple chapters i just go do something else#no matter how incredibly good the technical skills on display. good for them good for them. but i'm out#'in any way' being very loadbearing here. this is a very broad range. still#there's plenty of other little enjoyments out there waiting for me that i'll go spend my days on#time's not infinite after all#for things that bring me no enjoyment there's office work#probably related: why every art exhibition description that's not in relatively plain language makes me jawn#i heard enough timewasting inflated speeches about art as a kid while going with my grandparents to art inaugurations#bring your little kids to art exhibitions. they'll spend their time criticizing the technical skill and getting jaded about meanings#man this got long
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