DAE have a moment where cataloging your collection shifted from chore to therapy?
I used to dread updating my spreadsheet, seeing it as a tedious task to track issue numbers and values. One rainy weekend, I decided to tackle it while listening to a podcast about comic history, and something clicked. As I entered data for my Bronze Age runs, I started recalling where I bought each issue, the conversations with shop owners, and the friends I made hunting for them. The process became less about inventory and more about reliving those moments, turning a mundane activity into a reflective journey. Now, I actually look forward to these sessions, as they reinforce why I fell in love with this hobby in the first place. It’s not just about owning paper, it’s about the stories behind the acquisitions. This epiphany helped me appreciate the communal aspect of fandom that often gets overlooked. Who knew that organizing could feel like flipping through a photo album of your geekiest memories?