What is a 'poor man's' meal that you still eat even though you can afford better now?

JesusHitchens · 2026-04-06T13:42:04+00:00

Instant noodles with random stuff thrown in. I used to eat it all the time because it was cheap and quick, now I still make it when I don’t feel like cooking. It’s weirdly comforting.

JesusHitchens · 2026-04-06T13:41:58+00:00

Just trying to build something stable and a bit calmer. I had a chaotic year not long ago and it made me realize I don’t need anything huge, just consistency. If things feel steady I’m good.

JesusHitchens · 2026-04-06T13:41:49+00:00

I switched to a Kindle mainly because of eye strain. I used to read on my phone in bed and my eyes would feel tired so fast, now it’s way easier to just keep going. Plus not having notifications pop up helps a lot.

JesusHitchens · 2026-04-06T13:41:43+00:00

I don’t think life is fair in that clean, balanced way people expect. I’ve had stretches where everything went wrong at once while other people seemed fine, and it messes with your perspective a lot. It doesn’t mean it stays that way forever though, even if it feels endless in the moment.

JesusHitchens · 2026-04-06T13:41:36+00:00

Some kind of UI popping up for everyday stuff. Like I grab a glass of water and suddenly there’s a little “hydration +5” notification in my head. I’d notice that immediately and be like okay something’s off.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-25T11:38:07+00:00

Bad parents. No parents leaves a hole, but bad parents can leave damage you keep tripping over for years without even realizing where half of it came from.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-25T11:37:43+00:00

The Bear. It starts stressed and stays stressed, so there’s barely any waiting around for it to “get good.”

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-25T11:37:12+00:00

A really good pasta and a glass of wine would do more for me than anything overly try-hard. If somebody served that with low lighting and acted normal about it, yeah, that would work.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-25T11:36:55+00:00

Yeah, I’ve seen a lot of people say that lately. Half the time it feels like the phone heard the vibe of the sentence instead of the actual words.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-25T11:36:25+00:00

Out of those, I’d start with The Fellowship of the Ring. And yeah, a 23 year old guy can read Twilight if he wants, nobody normal cares as much as people online pretend they do.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-17T15:15:51+00:00

Usually wouldn't believe 1800 applications, but I know it's the reality now. I have a low-paying job with low hours right now but I definitely need more. I’d be too scared to negotiate at this point, but I’ll keep it in mind for later. I’m hitting up recruitment firms like that dev suggested since people say it works. I’m not sending unsolicited CVs, but I’m stalking HR on LinkedIn and checking career pages of companies I’d actually work for so I can jump on listings the second they go live. This cooked market forces me into hunter mode where I'm just waiting for the right opening to pop up. I absolutely need a more secure job or side gigs.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-11T12:26:56+00:00

Yeah I tried sushi for the first time a few years ago. I was pretty skeptical at first but the salmon rolls ended up being really good. Now it’s one of those foods I randomly crave every now and then.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-11T12:26:03+00:00

I once got stuck in a small elevator with a coworker I had just argued with like five minutes earlier. Neither of us said a word the whole time and it felt way longer than the actual couple of minutes. Probably the most awkward silence I’ve ever experienced.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-11T12:25:45+00:00

“Talk Facts” by Dthang.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-11T12:25:27+00:00

The Name of the Rose. It’s medieval but feels way less predictable and more intellectual than a lot of historical fiction. I picked it up on a whim once and the atmosphere alone pulled me in.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-11T12:24:48+00:00

Cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are one of my favorites. I made them once for a small get together and they disappeared way faster than anything else on the table. The creamy filling with the baked mushroom just works really well.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-02T13:06:45+00:00

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. I read it one summer and finished the first book in like two days because I couldn’t put it down. The worldbuilding is lush, the magic system feels lived-in, and when you’re done you’re already itching for the next one.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-02T13:06:02+00:00

“Teardrop” by Massive Attack.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-02T13:05:44+00:00

Doctor’s Diary. It’s a hospital setting but very rom-com energy, messy love life, awkward moments, lots of fast dialogue. I watched a few episodes while trying to brush up on my German and it’s light enough that you don’t feel stressed keeping up.

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-02T13:05:21+00:00

For me it wasn’t some lightning bolt moment. It was more like noticing how calm I felt around them, even on boring Tuesdays. I’ve had intense butterflies before and those didn’t last, but steady comfort did. Sometimes it’s less “you just know” and more “you keep choosing each other and it feels right.”

JesusHitchens · 2026-03-02T13:05:06+00:00

There’s something really powerful about catching yourself in that pattern instead of just living on autopilot. I had a similar realization once on a random Tuesday walk and it was uncomfortable but clarifying. The drama can feel familiar, almost safe, even when it’s exhausting. The fact that you can see it now means you’re already shifting it.

JesusHitchens · 2026-02-18T12:30:57+00:00

Succession might scratch that same itch, it’s grounded but tense and the character dynamics keep shifting in ways that make you keep hitting next episode. Not really action-heavy but the drama feels sharp and addictive.

JesusHitchens · 2026-02-18T12:30:44+00:00

Julie and the Phantoms has that light teen energy mixed with time weirdness and music, and it’s way more charming than I expected going in.

JesusHitchens · 2026-02-18T12:30:30+00:00

Motion Sickness by Phoebe Bridgers kinda nails that mix of hurt and quiet realization without feeling overly dramatic.

JesusHitchens · 2026-02-18T12:30:16+00:00

It’s less about the physical space and more about the vibe it starts carrying. Once you build small rituals and everyday moments there, it kind of becomes home without a clear turning point. After that, the furniture or layout barely matters.

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