I am what is commonly called an Adult Fan Of Lego (AFOL).
I love how Lego fosters creativity and imagination. I believe building with Lego has given me access to creativity in other aspects of my life. It has been a key for me to reconnect with my inner child and focus on the good things in life.
Or as they say in Lego The Movie: Everything is Awesome! (I highly recommend it, even if you're not into Lego, because of the layers of humor that applies to both kids and grown up kids alike.)
Here is my first MOC (My Own Creation), a textile factory from the industrial revolution:
Spinning Jenny
Side view
Entrance
It quickly escalated to buying Lego in bulk from Finn.no (norwegian equivalent of E-Bay), using bricklink (marketplace for Lego pieces), 3rd party retailers, and a select few sets from retailers. I am no collector, in the sense of buying sets and keeping them unopened in pristine condition. I actually appreciate some wear and tear, discoloration, and such, because I think some of my builds look more realistic that way.
Before I knew it my house looked like this:
I came out of my dark ages about 3-4 years ago (the dark ages is the time that goes from when you have "grown out of" Lego, until you rediscover it). At the time I was in a dark place, mentally and physically exhausted. I saved for a few months and bought the most affordable modular building, the Palace Cinema (modular buildings are buildings that looks somewhat realistic, with floors that can be separated for easier access).
Confused yet?
Don't worry, I will try to explain terms of the Lego world as I go. If I forget, or if you wonder about something, just ask.
Here are a few previews of what is to come (Army Builder, Microscale, Collaborations, etc)
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Have a nice day and stay Awesome!