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**Title:** Reflections on Addictive Hobbies and Interests
**Summary:**
* The author discusses their tendency to become intensely addicted to activities they enjoy, rather than engaging in them casually.
* They share personal anecdotes about their past obsessions, including:
1. Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) in their youth.
2. Music, which evokes strong memories and emotions.
3. Knitting, a recent hobby they've grown to enjoy.
4. Video games, which they believe have shaped their personality and provided opportunities to connect with others.
* The author defends their gaming habit, arguing that it's a productive and meaningful part of their life.
* The text concludes with a promotional segment for Loot Anime, a monthly crate service, and a reflection on the blurred line between "addictions" and passionate hobbies.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, keeping each fact as a short sentence and assigning a number to each:
1. The speaker has a tendency to become intensely interested in activities, leading to obsessive behavior.
2. The speaker's interest in Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) started at Disney World, where they saw two people playing a difficult song.
3. The speaker asked for a PlayStation 2 and the DDR game after being impressed by the players at Disney World.
4. The speaker skipped beginner difficulty in DDR and started with the "Light" mode.
5. The speaker discovered a video of "jsb versus reflex" playing "The Legend of Max" on heavy mode, which further sparked their interest in DDR.
6. The speaker also watched a video of a player named "Sketch" playing "Paranoia Survivor Max Oni" backwards.
7. DDR became a significant part of the speaker's life, with their parents approving of it due to its physical activity aspect.
8. The speaker's music preferences have changed over time, from rock (as a kid) to hip-hop (in high school) to a mix of genres (in university).
9. Currently, the speaker's music taste is an amalgamation of various genres, including Japanese and anime music.
10. The speaker recently took up knitting as a hobby, which has become part of their daily routine.
11. The speaker has spent significant time playing video games, with notable hours in:
* Ark Survival Evolved (249 hours in a month)
* GTA 5 (244 hours)
* Team Fortress 2 (383 hours)
* League of Legends (835 hours)
* MapleStory (hours mentioned, but with a humorous, self-deprecating tone)
12. The speaker values video games for their engaging stories, mental exercises, and social benefits (e.g., bonding with others through online multiplayer).
13. The speaker has met many great people through video games.
14. The speaker is also passionate about drawing and animation, considering it an enduring "addiction" or hobby.
15. Loot Anime is a subscription service that delivers anime merchandise to the speaker's doorstep every month.
16. The speaker promotes using the code "DOIX" for a 10% discount on new Loot Anime subscriptions.
17. The Cutting Edge themed crate from Loot Anime included items like a Berserk sword letter opener, a Gintama wall scroll, and more.
18. The upcoming Galaxy themed crate will feature items from Sailor Moon, Cowboy Bebop, Robotech, and Space Patrol Lulu.