Least you forget. I’m still doing the same thing I always did. I just get to take pictures of it now. Have better equipment to do such. Just what it is. Don’t feel bad about it, just find your own way.
For the record, I’ve owned the majority of my stuff for years… or bought it used for cheaper. Sometimes they’re gifts or a happenstance deal. Took a long time to accumulate. Got to do more as an adult.
Didn’t just happen cause of a trend. Always been into this stuff.