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Greater intentionality in mundane things. Wanted to go somewhere? Mark it on the map. Photos? You only have so much film left. Trying to remember a phone number, address, passcode, note? 9 times out of 10, you'd write it down and carry it with you.
Smartphones are a technological miracle but we lost a lot of intention through the convenience, which has pros and cons.
I have been intentionally de-smarting my life in various ways. The next step is a seperate camera i think. Ill probably get a little digital one for convenience but i have a polaroid for exactly those kinds of intentional shots
I'm GPS free and greatly enjoy having to figure out where I'm going before I leave the house. What are some other examples of your de-digitzed life?
I started using and carrying a pocket calandar this year. I really like it!
Separate cameras are awesome and I highly recommend (for cost) to opt for an old 35mm rather than a Polaroid. The non-instant nature of it makes photos more intentional, then its really exciting to get the developed photos back
Ive considered it. Every time ive had film rolls, they sit around and end up expiring. Polaroid film is so expensive that i still use it with intention but then i dont pay the ADHD tax later by losing those photos
I hope you didn't throw out expired film! Sometimes it has some really fun unexpected result, but your reasons are totally fair!
Oh no, i didnt throw it out, but it usually just comes out neat and multicolored. Never anything recognizable as a memory. I take photos to combat short term memory loss, so its effectively a waste for me. They are neat though
Ohhh thats fair!
Even when my polaroid film fucks up; i just, like, wrinkle the film as it devolops. then the inks all run together and it does some cool stuff. Def cool abstract in the moment art