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Why I Really Like Coloring Books

I like coloring.

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Why I Really Like Coloring Books
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As previously discussed in my other article, "Beware of Adult Coloring Books," I cannot resist coloring books. They are my weakness whenever I am trying to save money. Even if they seem like a ridiculous item to buy or to even invest time into, they do a considerable job with helping me keep my sanity. How could coloring between the lines keep you sane? Well, I've compiled a handful of reasons for you.

I have a busy life, an even more busy life now that school has just started. I go to college full time, I work most of the time I'm not in school, I write these articles when I can, I volunteer at a museum today and sometimes I do all of the above all in one day. My days can easily be a constant rush from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is my life and I have come to terms with it, because I know that when I move to Los Angeles in less than a year, it will only get busier and more stressful. At the same time, I endure a constant push and pull between people who want my attention or time, like my boyfriend, mom, dad, family, friends, etc. Sometimes I have a few minutes to spare, so in those few minutes whether it be sitting for 30 minutes awaiting my next class or a few minutes before I have to go to bed, I sometimes color. I color to keep my sanity. I color to let my mind go blank for ten seconds. I color to get distracted by the pretty colors. I color to cope with life. I color to make pretty pictures. Most of all, I color for myself.

Yes, I spend all of my spare time dedicated to coloring. Granted, it is not a lot of spare time, but there is something so relaxing and calming about picking out a page, picking out coloring utensils and coloring them in. Then you get to give your completed images away to someone as a gift! Or you get to keep them and put them up as decor. Or you can put them in a binder to flip through to see how much stress you really have and debate whether or not you should consider seeing a therapist. You even have fun picking out new coloring books that you know you don't need to buy, but do it anyway. Same applies for coloring utensils. However, it does not stop me and I am sure I now have at least a million markers and pencils, but they were 50% off, so it isn't that bad right?

Moral of this story: we all die anyway, so spend your money on coloring books so you can remain calm for the rest of your life; or at least until your rent is due... coloring won't save you then.

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