So, people talk about “top entertainment,” right? The biggest movies, the hottest games, shows everyone’s watching. For a while, I tried to keep up, really did.
My Dive into the Mainstream
I remember thinking I had to be in the loop. So, I did the whole thing. Got the subscriptions – streaming platforms, all of them. Felt like I was collecting them. Then the games, whatever was topping the charts, I’d grab it. Spent weekends glued to the screen, trying to catch up on that series everyone at work mentioned or beat that game everyone was hyped about.
- I watched blockbuster movies opening weekend.
- I grinded through popular online games.
- I binged watched entire seasons in days.
Honestly? It started feeling like a chore. Like homework. Most of the big movies? Forgettable. Loud noises and flashing lights, mostly. The games? Felt like copies of copies, designed to just keep you clicking, not really enjoying. Shows? So many felt like they were written by algorithms, ticking boxes instead of telling a real story.
Hitting a Wall
Then things got kinda hectic a while back. Work was nuts, long hours, real pressure cooker stuff. I remember coming home completely drained. The last thing I wanted was more noise, more pressure, even if it was supposed to be “fun”. Trying to keep up with “top entertainment” just felt like another demand on my time, another thing I was failing at.
One evening, I just sat there, scrolling through menus, trying to pick something “top” to watch. And nothing appealed. Absolutely nothing. It all felt so… manufactured. Like plastic food. Looks okay, tastes like nothing.
That was kind of a turning point. I realised I was chasing someone else’s idea of fun. What the marketers pushed, what got clicks, what made headlines. Not what I actually enjoyed.
Finding My Own Groove
So, I just… stopped. I cancelled a bunch of subscriptions. Didn’t buy the next big game on day one. Instead, I started doing other stuff. Simple things.
- Dug out some old books I loved.
- Started listening to music again, like really listening, not just background noise.
- Went for walks, just looking around. Sounds boring, I know.
- Tried cooking some new recipes. Messed up a few times, but it was fun.
- Reconnected with a couple of old friends, actually talked instead of just messaging.
It wasn’t about finding some obscure indie thing to be cool. It was just about finding things that actually felt relaxing, or engaging, or just… real. Less passive consumption, more actual living, I guess.
So now, when people talk about “top entertainment”? I just nod. Good for them if they enjoy it. But for me, the best entertainment turned out to be the stuff that doesn’t need a Top 10 list. It’s just stuff I genuinely like, no pressure, no hype. Simple as that.
