going offline: reflections over a cup of tea
days 5, 6, & 7, March 9th 2026
Today I found myself at the beach; for the first time in a long time, I sat and listened to the gulls and the waves. no music, no outside influences, just myself purposefully being alone and feeling the moment.
during this first full week without social media, I found my problem is bigger than doom scrolling, brain rotting, and feeling satisfied enough by fake connection. I run from boredom. I was hiding from the fact I lacked real connection, and pulling away from responsibilities by ignoring them and procrastinating. everything just kind of hit me in the face all at once. I have wasted all of my teenage years and early twenties living in this fake world when life was happening all around me and quite frankly leaving me behind.
I've taken this time to really focus on being creative, and for once I had uninterrupted inspiration. I've started taking crochet more seriously, finishing projects I have been sitting on, and taking the initiative to make garments I love but would be too intimidated to make. finding pieces, creating mood boards and planning my wardrobe for this year. I actually feel excited for spring and summer and to make things with my hands that I can wear and enjoy.
I crocheted the cutest little sweater for spring and summer, my first real garment and I am so in love with it.
I sewed/designed my first project, which is the cutest little halter top using my sewing machine. no pattern, no outside influences. I genuinely believe I would have never done it if I were able to continue doom scrolling.
I continued learning to knit, breaking my slump, and making good progress on my first knitting project which is a pair of mismatched socks for my husband. I cant wait to get these finished so I can cast on my first sweater
I've began cooking in silence, getting more comfortable with the quiet. I found my anxiety really just has been managed so much better.
I really just want to focus on the things I love and the things that make me happy. I enjoy tea again and im loving just taking things slow.
it has been so so refreshing being away from everyone else and the rest of the world. I get to choose what I watch, listen to, or interact with instead of constantly being fed content through reels or tiktok.
if you would like to see what I create, my fiber arts blog is @babecrochets :)
