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It's too fucking hot and bright it gives me sensory overload and I HATE IT

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

Yes and everyone is like OH MY GOD I HAVE THE BEST HIKE/BIKE RIDE/CAMPING/BEACH IDEA YOU HAVE EVER HEARD OF AND YOU NEED TO STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND COME WITH ME NOOOOOOW and act like you are broken if you aren't in the right mood for it. I may very well like these things but need to build up to it.