Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:No support, just enabling- post pandemic you must got to both Universal Orlando parks, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade.
You don’t even understand how anxious and excited we are to do this!
Anonymous wrote:Over quarantine, DS, DH and I really got into Harry Potter. It started with the books, which we all read together back in March when we weren’t working for those couple weeks, and it progressed into the movies, and then became completely all consuming, but in a good way. Over the summer we scoured eBay and other retailers for memorabilia. We grew quite the collection and have even revamped our lower level/basement family room into a HP shrine of sorts, with framed images and other items on the walls, lighted display cases for our memorabilia, etc. For Christmas our extended family embraced our fandom and we received some unique gifts. But we aren’t on social media or anything so others don’t know how much we’ve embraced HP.l, and I’m the worst culprit.
We are having a friend couple over for the very first time since March and I am downright embarrassed for them to see our cache and I don’t know why. It’s weird too, because my friend is the type who goes all out and decorated every corner of her house for every single holiday, so I doubt she will judge me. It just gives me anxiety and I can’t pinpoint why. Help!
Anonymous wrote:You are embarrassed because you have become obsessed with some not-very-good childrens' literature.
It is the correct emotion to be feeling.
Anonymous wrote:I don't know why you're embarrassed. The mass consumerism? Maybe you spent more than you could afford? Maybe you haven't had a hobby in a long time and you don't know how it feels as an adult and worry you should be more productive? Maybe you think it's for kids? We can't know.
if I came over and saw that I would be uncomfortable. I have hobbies and interests, but when I spend money on them they are for experiences, rather than products.
Maybe just ... don't bring any more stuff into the house and for your next HP indulgence re-read the books or cook the foods they mention if any (I know nothing about HP), or re-enact your favorite scenes with your family, or after Covid, go to the HP amusement parks.
Anonymous wrote:I don't know why you're embarrassed. The mass consumerism? Maybe you spent more than you could afford? Maybe you haven't had a hobby in a long time and you don't know how it feels as an adult and worry you should be more productive? Maybe you think it's for kids? We can't know.
if I came over and saw that I would be uncomfortable. I have hobbies and interests, but when I spend money on them they are for experiences, rather than products.
Maybe just ... don't bring any more stuff into the house and for your next HP indulgence re-read the books or cook the foods they mention if any (I know nothing about HP), or re-enact your favorite scenes with your family, or after Covid, go to the HP amusement parks.
Anonymous wrote:I don't know why you're embarrassed. The mass consumerism? Maybe you spent more than you could afford? Maybe you haven't had a hobby in a long time and you don't know how it feels as an adult and worry you should be more productive? Maybe you think it's for kids? We can't know.
if I came over and saw that I would be uncomfortable. I have hobbies and interests, but when I spend money on them they are for experiences, rather than products.
Maybe just ... don't bring any more stuff into the house and for your next HP indulgence re-read the books or cook the foods they mention if any (I know nothing about HP), or re-enact your favorite scenes with your family, or after Covid, go to the HP amusement parks.
Anonymous wrote:I don’t even like Harry Potter abs I think this is adorable. What a great way to bond, particularly in these difficult times.