Recently I've found myself turning away from automation - pour over coffee instead of a drip machine, journaling on paper instead of tapping on a keyboard, carrying a notepad at work instead of putting notes in my phone. I feel a desire to be involved again and to not just have everything done for me.
Analog watches are definitely at the top of the list for me. There’s something about wearing one that helps eliminate distractions—it’s a small way to feel grounded in a world full of noise. Writing with pen and paper does the same thing. It slows my thinking down just enough to make space for clarity. Plus there’s no autocorrect or “word suggestions”. Technology has its place, but the best things in life are often the simplest.
Tinkering on & driving my 1971 Land Cruiser FJ40 is my exercise in patience. I love everything about that truck but nothing comes easy. A simple carb issue has turned into a new carb, new fuel pump, then new exhaust manifolds while I was in there because why not?! The joys of analog are a labor of love, maybe not equal parts labor and love though.
Recently I've found myself turning away from automation - pour over coffee instead of a drip machine, journaling on paper instead of tapping on a keyboard, carrying a notepad at work instead of putting notes in my phone. I feel a desire to be involved again and to not just have everything done for me.
100%. I could not agree more.
Analog watches are definitely at the top of the list for me. There’s something about wearing one that helps eliminate distractions—it’s a small way to feel grounded in a world full of noise. Writing with pen and paper does the same thing. It slows my thinking down just enough to make space for clarity. Plus there’s no autocorrect or “word suggestions”. Technology has its place, but the best things in life are often the simplest.
Absolutely.
Tinkering on & driving my 1971 Land Cruiser FJ40 is my exercise in patience. I love everything about that truck but nothing comes easy. A simple carb issue has turned into a new carb, new fuel pump, then new exhaust manifolds while I was in there because why not?! The joys of analog are a labor of love, maybe not equal parts labor and love though.
Nice! I haven't gotten into film yet since I know it is a slippery slope but so many friends love film. That's a good one. Pics of the Jeep?
Sounds fantastic. I have a handful of those years-long projects, too.