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[โ€“] webghost0101@sopuli.xyz 3 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (1 children)

Even on a day at home.

Its the light, the noises outside and the possibility that others may ring your doorbell/call you.

I do enjoy a sunny day but the only time i can rest is in darkness.

[โ€“] real_squids@sopuli.xyz 1 points 7 hours ago

This is part of why I like winter, it's dark all the time so I get to go outside in a chill environment and when I come home it's dark and chill again so I can relax