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<\/a><\/p>\nIt surprised me how much I enjoy coloring.<\/p>\n
It is so calming to spend a few minutes moving a crayon across the paper. I especially love coloring books; I don’t even have to think of what to draw, I just relax and turn off my brain for a few minutes. And I’m so happy afterward.<\/p>\n
I really need to do this more often.<\/p>\n
What brings you joy?<\/p>\n
P.S. I still think that white crayon is mostly useless.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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