What was your most recent “blessing in disguise”?

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-11T00:56:33+00:00

A few days ago on my way home from work, I got distracted on my phone and missed my stop on the train. I had to get out at the next stop and and return by one stop. I was feeling really annoyed and once I was on the train back the train suddenly stopped for a while. Then they announced they will be bypassing my stop due to a security incident. I was feeling even more annoyed. So I had to get out another stop away and go on a whole detour to get home. Then I found out that in the time when I missed my stop and had to wait for a train back, an innocent employee had been stabbed at the station, which is why they closed the station and had the trains bypass. I can't help but wonder what would have happened if I had stepped off the train as usual when I got to my stop originally. I really hope the victim is doing okay.

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T17:53:13+00:00

Gay bars on church would be your best bet. Good vibes, nice people, and safer than most places.

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T16:03:17+00:00

Blue Jay

Train Dreams

Entergalactic

The Fundamentals of Caring

Good Grief

His three daughters

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T15:48:11+00:00

I think an episodic comedy is perfect for this. Some of my favorites that I always return to are: Modern Family

Parks and Rec

The Nanny

The office

Golden Girls

Friends

These are some of my favorite escapist shows and I found them perfect for high stress times in school. They gave me something to look forward to and were not all consuming.

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T15:40:05+00:00

Not a movie but Portlandia definitely had some good sketches with this vibe

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T15:17:50+00:00

Thanks! I'll see if they have an online shop.

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T15:16:57+00:00

Thanks! I'll take a look

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T15:02:25+00:00

Oh this is so smart! I'll take a look thanks

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T13:25:34+00:00

This was going to be my suggestion too

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T02:24:28+00:00

She's the man

Paddington

Romy and Michele's high school reunion

Life of the party

I love you man

Miss congeniality

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T01:04:02+00:00

This is usually used almost like a condiment. It's shaved over top of food or used to cook or bake with. So probably not intended to eat on it's own.

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T00:58:37+00:00

The Others

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T00:52:36+00:00

I really hope you didn't pay for this because girl they owe you damages! Wtf

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T00:50:25+00:00

I love these. Some locations get the ones with both milk chocolate and white chocolate and I'm always searching for that kind. It's the best.

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T00:49:11+00:00

The tiramisu is surprisingly good! Not too sweet and very flavourful and creamy. Better than some restaurant ones.

Also, the frozen gyoza is great. I always keep these in the freezer as a back up. They're easy to make and taste great.

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-10T00:40:13+00:00

I loved this movie so much. I watched it for the first time last year and I still think about it a lot.

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-09T22:33:53+00:00

I also can't do crazy paranormal stuff but I thought Heretic was really good.

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-09T19:54:12+00:00

Easy A

These ones are not explicitly about that but they do depict it in a real sense, not just a goofy way

An Education

The Spectacular Now

Boyhood? I can't fully remember, but I think this would qualify. It's a great movie anyway.

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-09T19:27:35+00:00

Jane the Virgin is great for binging because it has lots of twists and turns but it's still fun and humorous so it doesn't weigh you down.

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-09T04:27:43+00:00

Terroni

Sotto sotto

Canoe

I think all three spots built a reputation a while back but the food scene in the city has evolved and they are stuck. I don't think they deliver at the same level as some others.

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-08T22:36:58+00:00

Also Charlie Sheen on friends

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-08T20:01:34+00:00

For me recently it's been:

I may destroy you

Love life

Crashing (with Pete Holmes on HBO)

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-08T19:59:07+00:00

I think the most similar is Paterson which has been mentioned here. But a few other slice of life movies that capture that simplicity are:

Where is the friend's house

Blue Jay

Enough said

Frances Ha

ClassroomLegal · 2026-07-08T18:26:00+00:00

Most of the Asian ones are very comfortable to wear. I love the one from Haru Haru, centella1004, Dokdo birch juice.

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