From total homebody to someone who actually goes outside now

3w ago1 min read

So I used to be that guy. Video games, online all the time, barely left the couch except for work. Then my daughter was born 4 years ago and something just clicked. I realized I was missing everything. Started taking her to the park, now I actually hike on weekends, we go fishing. The crazy part is I genuinely enjoy it now? Its wild how different my life is. My old friends think Im a different person honestly. I still game but maybe once a week now instead of every night. Feel like Ive actually been living for the past few years instead of just existing.

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MMatt R.Regular3w ago

This is such a cool journey man. Your kids probably love having a dad who's actually out doing stuff with them now. I bet the energy difference is massive too. Keep it up.

EEvan M.Regular3w ago

Love this. I was never as extreme as you but I definitely wasn't the outdoorsy type either. Having kids just changes your whole perspective on what matters. You're doing great.

JJoshuaExperienced3w ago

Same energy here. I was glued to my computer for years and once my kids came along I realized I was missing everything. Now we're outside every weekend. Never thought I'd be that guy but here we are.

CChris N.Regular3w ago

Four years ago you probably didn't see this coming either. That's cool how kids can pull you toward a better version of yourself.

BBrian L.Regular3w ago

That's a real transformation right there. Sometimes it just takes having a kid to flip the switch and get you off the couch.

FFrank D.Regular3w ago

Love seeing this. My daughter got me outside too and now I'm doing stuff I never thought I'd be into. Parenthood changes everything.

JJoshuaExperienced3w ago

That's an amazing transformation. Going from basically sedentary to actually living life with your kids has gotta feel different. What was the biggest thing that flipped for you? Like what finally made you get off the couch?

RRick M.Regular3w ago

The couch to outdoors pipeline is real. My kids literally dragged me kicking and screaming into the world and now I can't imagine being trapped inside all the time. Funny how priorities shift.

PPaulRegular3w ago

This is actually really cool to read because I know exactly the homebody life you're talking about. What finally pushed you over the edge to get outside with the kids?