The False but Alluring Sense of Productivity

Summary

The website content reflects on the allure of stationery stores, the joy of exploring them, and the false sense of productivity they can evoke, as captured in a poem and accompanying reflections.

Abstract

The content presents a poetic exploration of the emotional response elicited by visiting a stationery store, particularly in the context of pre-pandemic times. It describes the enchanting experience of being surrounded by colorful stationery, the tactile pleasure of testing pens, and the anticipation of purchasing new journals, despite the likelihood that they may remain unused. The author likens the feeling of potential productivity from merely being among stationery to the exhilaration of a theme park, suggesting that the anticipation of productivity can be as satisfying as the act itself. The poem is complemented by personal anecdotes and invitations for others to engage with the theme of stationery, highlighting a shared love for writing materials and the community around them.

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The author expresses a deep appreciation for the aesthetic and organizational appeal of stationery stores, emphasizing the vibrant colors and the sense of order they provide.
There is a recognition of the joy derived from the sensory experience of trying out pens and flipping through new journals, indicating a sensory and emotional connection to stationery.
The author acknowledges the

a poem

Photo by deepigoyal on Unsplash / this picture makes my heart beat faster ❤

walking into the stationery store (in the before times) captivated by the organization and the vibrancy of yellow, pink, orange, blue, green sticky note pads.

trying out pens by doodling little tiny flowers on the strip of graffitied test papers

and flipping open brand new journals wondering which one I’ll buy and not use for another decade.

that feeling of productivity gleaned from exploring a stationery store is like walking into a theme park that leaves you feeling like you’ve accomplished everything in the world — just by having stationery.

Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) LOVES stationery and is currently waiting for her stamp set to arrive. She is EGGstatic.

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