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I finally made it to that cliffside cafe and time skipped
On a trip to the coast, I stopped at a cafe perched on the cliffs. I swear I only sat for a minute, but when I checked my phone, two hours had passed. The staff said I'd been there the whole time, just staring out. Nothing on my phone or watch explained the jump. Has a place ever made you lose time like that?
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miles_fisher8mo ago
Totally get that feeling. Places with a big view can swallow hours without you noticing. I had that happen at a quiet park bench last fall, just watching leaves fall. My brain checked out and my phone said I was there for three hours. It's like your mind hits pause but the world keeps going. Was the coffee at least good?
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nancycooper8mo ago
Yeah that "mind hits pause" thing is exactly it. I used to think zoning out like that was a waste of time, like I should always be doing something. But hearing you describe it that way makes it sound actually peaceful, not lazy. It's weird how a change of view can change your mind. Was your park bench one of those old wooden ones?
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shanelee8mo ago
It's wild how we're taught that rest is lazy.
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