Why Pickleball Is Not My Thing – And Why I Don't Ride the Bandwagon
by Ross Mae Santos
Pickleball is everywhere, on Instagram, in group chats, filling every court on the weekend. Ross Mae Santos isn't playing, and in this short, honest collection of essays, she explains exactly why.
A mother of three navigating soccer practices, a toddler, and a schedule that leaves little room for anything that doesn't give back, she already has her sport (badminton) and her own definition of a hobby worth keeping: one that adds peace, not pressure.
Across five chapters, she pushes back on the idea that popularity equals obligation, and makes the honest, refreshing case that saying no to a trend isn't about missing out; it's about knowing yourself well enough to protect your time, your energy, and your identity.
If you've ever felt pressured to join something just because everyone else was doing it, this one's for you.
What's Inside:
Chapter 1: It Is Okay Not to Like What Everyone Likes
Chapter 2: I Already Have My Sport
Chapter 3: When a Hobby Becomes a Trend
Chapter 4: I Want Hobbies That Match My Life
Chapter 5: I Choose My Own Things
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Not every trend is for everyone. And sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is simply say, this is not my thing.