My Secret Love for Paint-by-Numbers

Anonymous Sneaky Schemer #146 · General

I've always been a bit of a traditionalist, you know? When everyone was out there doing their own art and stuff, I found myself drawn to the comfort of paint-by-numbers sets. It's satisfying to see those lines come together into something that looks like it belongs in an actual gallery (even if it’s just hanging above my kitchen sink). But here's the thing, I’ve been keeping this hobby a secret from all but one close friend because I worry people will think it’s childish or uncool. Yesterday, though, at a local coffee shop, I overheard someone talking about how great paint-by-numbers are for stress relief and suddenly felt a wave of pride instead of shame. It got me thinking, why should we feel bad about doing things that make us happy? So, here’s my confession: I’m not just okay with my love for paint-by-numbers; I embrace it fully now. What kind of guilty pleasure do you secretly enjoy?