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c/forgotten-dreams•angela_harrisangela_harris•25d ago

I tried to learn the violin at 30 and my cat hated it

Bought a cheap one online and practiced for about 3 months, but the screeching was so bad my cat would hide under the bed. I finally gave up, and honestly, I'm just glad my apartment is peaceful again. Anyone else have a hobby dream that just annoyed everyone around you?
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avery_flores17
Oh, the cat veto is the final boss of adult hobbies. I took up the harmonica last year, and my neighbor started texting me weather reports every time I practiced, like "storm's coming" or "sounds windy over there." I swear, my dog would sigh and go lie down in the closet. Sometimes the universe just tells you to stick to listening.
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the_harper
the_harper25d agoTop Commenter
Tbh the pet veto is real. My roommate's guitar phase nearly ended our friendship.
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milarodriguez
My brief ukulele era still haunts me. My partner started "accidentally" turning on the vacuum cleaner every time I picked it up. Even the dog would give me this sad look and walk out of the room. You just have to accept when your artistic calling is actually a public nuisance, right?
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