I might take up the tumbak.
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Dude seems like he could use a hobby
Also bialetti coffee makers are really simple little cook top devices that give you some amazing espresso for the change you've got in your couch. Fantastic little appliance.
Is a gravel bike something specific or just like, a regular bike?
It's something in between a road bike and a mountain bike.
Okay yeah, so exactly what it sounds like. Wasn't sure if it was a brand maybe or something.
Used to call those "touring bikes", no?
No, we used to call them Cyclocross.
Do you mean the ol' dandy horse?
Everyone should learn new things as often as they can. Pick up a new hobby or skill, become very proficient at it, incorporate it into your life, repeat. This active mental engagement is the best way to prevent dementia and keep your mind sharp.
This active mental engagement is the best way to prevent dementia and keep your mind sharp.
It's also... you know... fun
Relevant to many of us on here, this approach also lets you lean in to your ADHD powers to better your life instead of resisting them and stressing out.
My midlife crisis is degoogling, switching to Linux, eating less meat, reducing the footprint I leave on this world, spending more time with my wife and daughter, treating my recently diagnosed ADHD and not giving as many fucks regarding work. Oh, and I took up archery. Pretty ok I guess. I'm 42.
This sounds less like a crisis and more like 'getting your shit together'.
You're setting things up to enjoy life more. All power to you!
Hmm I've been a coffee geek and bicycle nerd (hobby mechanic) since my teenage years, and ran a half-marathon in my mid 20ies ... guess I've been 40 for a long time now ...
30 something, regular MTB, Areopress. I’m on the right trajectory.
Me who just went to see a friend this morning on my fixie "Neat... I totally fit the stereotype!"
40something, gravel bike, training for a half century, use a French press.
Wow, someone real mad about a French press?
God forbid people pick up new hobbies as they grow older, we should all make as much money as humanly possible and then die i guess.
The problem with hobbies is they tend to contribute to clutter and as you get older you want less of that.
I want less clutter so I've got more space for my hobbies
Some even try to stay healthy! What a bunch of losers!
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I can't find a single job to save my life because all the job postings are saturated, what's wrong with me?
Nothing is wrong with you, the job market is a hellscape. It's a job posting written by AI being applied to by AI. Most entry level jobs get thousands of applications when a few years ago it was only a few dozen. You literally can't compete in that. My suggestion is network. Goto job faires and meet people who are looking for or match people to jobs.
The only thing wrong, judging by that statement, is the hellscape you (and I) live in.
I have really enjoyed my midlife crisis (which looks a little different as a woman): lost 30 lbs, began dressing like a scary executive, got rid of the imposter syndrome, and give very few fucks. It has been delightful.
Do you have fingernails that shine like justice?
No, doesn't qualify for one of my few fucks to give. 😉
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You're poor.
90s mountain bikes make great gravel bikes and you can usually get one for dirt cheap. Hell find a steel frame road bike and put some grippy tires on it.
I'm in that age bracket and I've turned to spunking the little amount of disposable income on amateur radio kit and equipment.
I wish I'd picked up a debilitating cocaine habit instead. It'd be cheaper.
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Can confirm. I did exactly this at 40. Now in my 50's I just traded in the gravel bike for an ebike and bought a milk frother for my espresso machine!
I'm not sure how a midlife crisis would look for me because I've basically kept the same weird interests I had as a teen.
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