By commercialism, I’m aiming at a mix of spending a lot and sifting through bloated business models (e.g. this or that accessory/equipment, microtransactions, etc.). Feel like many can relate to this sort of commercial fatigue, and yet it creeps even into hobbies where one tries to unwind.
Lately I’ve picked up reading more again, as thanks to libraries I’m able to do just that, but I’m wondering what some other, less obvious options* might be.
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This is mainly for the going outside, walking folks. I enjoy a good walk from time to time, but I’m interested in activities that are a little less obvious.
home cooking
sewing and making your own clothes
cycling
composing poetry
ethical philosophy
social dance
programming indie videogames
letter-writing
calligraphy, though this is borderline, as you can spend literally any amount of money on fancy pens and nice paper
Edit to add:
carpentry
hunting and fishing
volunteering
graffiti
Fountain pen user here, can confirm. Ink is a factor as well.