#whenever I find an interest not involving electronics I get excited and then I inevitably realize that it still counts in some way

[some-teeth-in-a-trench-coat]

Trying to find something to do when I finally start keeping Shabbos is a fun challenge because it's like

Knowledge: you should rest and not work

Me: great I'm unemployed and spend my days on the couch I'll just boot up my computer and-

Knowledge: the use of electronics counts as work

Me: ok fine so a day without screens that's fine I have meatspace hobbies like I draw and crochet and-

Knowledge: creating counts as work

Me: right. um. well I can listen to- no music requires electronics. but at least I can write- no that's creating. at least I can?? go for a walk??

Knowledge: yes

Me: yay

Knowledge: but you may not bring any items you are not wearing in public

Me: uh-yay... I'm out of ideas ._.

Mom: hey can you help me untangle all these yarns? there's probably enough here to keep you busy for weeks but you can just do one bit at a time no rush

Me: !!! That's something I can do! That's not electronic or creative!!

Knowledge: buddy I have bad news about untying and separating threads