Alright, so the other day I was messing around with this idea, “love or goff” – like, is it better to stick with what you love or just chuck it all and “go off” on something completely new? I decided to put it to the test, in my own weird way.
First, I listed out all the stuff I genuinely enjoy doing. You know, the things that make me tick. For me, that’s stuff like sketching, playing around with my old guitar, and trying out new recipes (even if they sometimes end up a disaster). That was my “love” list.
The “Love” Experiment
- Sketching: Spent a whole afternoon just doodling random things. Felt pretty good, like a mini-vacation for my brain.
- Guitar: Dusted off the old six-string and tried to remember some chords. My fingers were killing me, but it was fun.
- Cooking: Made a crazy spicy curry. It was a bit too much, even for me, but hey, I tried!
Then came the “goff” part. I brainstormed a bunch of things I’ve never really tried before. Things totally out of my comfort zone. I came up with stuff like pottery, learning a new language (I picked Swedish for some reason), and trying to build a birdhouse (I’m terrible with tools).
The “Goff” Challenge
- Pottery: Oh boy. Let’s just say my “bowl” looked more like a lumpy ashtray. It was messy, but kinda therapeutic.
- Swedish: “Hej” is about as far as I got. Turns out, languages are hard.
- Birdhouse: This was…an experience. I hammered my thumb, the wood split, and the birds are probably safer in their old nests.
So, after a week of diving into both my “love” and “goff” lists, what did I learn? Honestly, it’s a mixed bag. Sticking with what I love is definitely comforting and reliable. It’s like putting on a favorite old sweater. But the “goff” stuff, even though it was mostly a series of hilarious failures, actually felt pretty good too. It was like a shot of adrenaline.
I think a little bit of both make you a good taste.
