15 of my responsibilities and why I appreciate them

Responsibilities can be fun too!

Walking Hoban: Hoban gets me outside and moving, both of which are good for me
Being an aunt: I get immense joy from hanging out with my niblings (though I wish there was a different word), but I do think it's a responsibility to be a figure in their lives
Making my own doctor appointments: It gives me a sense of agency
Renting my own apartment: While it comes with a lot of responsibility, I love the freedom
Going to work: My job certainly has its struggles, but I do love making my own money
Buying my own clothes: Although I have body image issues wrapped up in this, I am glad I get to pick out and style my own look
Acting as a DM: This is certainly one of my fun responsibilities as it is a creative and social outlet
Maintaining this blog: Though it is a light responsibility, I do think of writing for this blog as one, but I appreciate that I've kept it going for so long and have this place to explore myself creatively
Grocery shopping: There are definite issues I have with food, but I think they'd be worse if I didn't get to decide what's in my house
Having a library card: Okay, I may be stretching the definition of responsibility here, but I have a duty to finish what I check out in a timely manner, doesn't that count? Anyways, a library card allows me to check out all manner of books!
Reading for my side gig: Advanced reader copies have their flaws and can be work to get through, but boy I haven't read this much in years, and what a joy
Taking care of my plants: I love having the green around me (even though I've definitely killed some)
Keeping track of people's birthdays: Not that I've never missed one, but I love giving gifts or, at least, telling people happy birthday as I know the joy it brings me
Caring for my friends: To be clear, this is not a burden, but I do see it as my responsibility and I gain a true community through it
Hosting events: Again, I might be stretching the definition of responsibility, but I do think when you host, it brings with a whole host (get it) of responsibilities, but, again, I gain community through it

(Prompt provided by Eleanor Pratt)

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