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I used to be a Medic and Firefighter-- in short I was an adrenaline junkie. And now I'm old and retired. And my body is bent and currently a bit broken. I seek to learn how to be dull.

Despite the enjoyment of watching the hummingbirds at my feeders and the light gardening I do. I still think I could become even more satisfied with my dullness.

Guide me to complete dullness!

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[-] Bluewing@lemmy.world 8 points 16 hours ago

Oh I read a lot. Mostly technical manuals. But I am trying to branch out into long boring novels. But it's hard. I love reading about metallurgy and horology. It makes me excited. And I'm not sure if dull people should be excited about anything. Maybe I'm wrong about that.

I don't like writing for 2 reasons, One-- I have filled out too many run reports. Bad vibes there. And secondly-- I'm a lefty and writing is not designed for us Bar Sinister types to do. I can't even decipher what I wrote half the time.

[-] snrkl@lemmus.org 1 points 3 hours ago

I think the "dull" metre is an external one...

I'm into all manner of exciting things that people think are completely dull if I talk about it...

Welcome to the party.... (please turn the music down as you come past the stereo and can you bring less spicy dip next time please?...)

[-] EyIchFragDochNur@lemmy.world 14 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

technical manuals

metallurgy and horology

Accept that you're already prime dull. Let. It. Go. Old man

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 4 points 12 hours ago

Aye. It is we who need help from you!

[-] EyIchFragDochNur@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago

OP needs to learn acceptance. The dull is strong with him but he doesn't feel it yet

[-] Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 1 points 11 hours ago

Horology is hardly dull. We all have to do something. No shame in it.

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