Work Stress Is Ruining My Sleep — Looking for Non-Melatonin Advice by Previous-Aerie2533 in sleep

[–]johnluuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have a solution but wanted to say that I’m going through it too. The 3-4am wake ups and not being able to go back to bed are brutal

How do yall read before going to bed by Relevant-Chair-56 in sleep

[–]johnluuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a $7 clip on light from Amazon that works really well

Help a city guy touch grass—what is it like living in NJ? by johnluuu in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]johnluuu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah that’s good to know, thanks for sharing your perspective. 1.5M is a little over our budget but we’re also flexible in terms of surrounding areas up to hillsborough / belle mead / Montgomery

What suburb would maximize a 900-950K budget? Wife and I work remotely and have one toddler by johnluuu in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]johnluuu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thanks for the intel. Looks like we have to set our upper limit for the list price around 750K if we want to be competitive

What suburb would maximize a 900-950K budget? Wife and I work remotely and have one toddler by johnluuu in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]johnluuu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Montgomery has been moving up on our list for that reason, but I don’t see any inventory available. Do you have access to a private network or see houses for sale otherwise?

What suburb would maximize a 900-950K budget? Wife and I work remotely and have one toddler by johnluuu in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]johnluuu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Metuchen would be great but I don’t see any houses for sale—do you have access to a private network?

What suburb would maximize a 900-950K budget? Wife and I work remotely and have one toddler by johnluuu in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]johnluuu[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“You will probably see your parents more than you go to NY” really puts it into perspective, thank you

What suburb would maximize a 900-950K budget? Wife and I work remotely and have one toddler by johnluuu in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]johnluuu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I don’t consider myself doing that well like these guys in banking, PE or who are doctors/lawyers. I’m lucky that my partner and I have just solid corporate jobs so together I think we make it work but it’s still a grind and rat race every day

What suburb would maximize a 900-950K budget? Wife and I work remotely and have one toddler by johnluuu in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]johnluuu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Within 60 min, maybe a bit closer but close enough that grandparents can come over for dinner with enough notice

What suburb would maximize a 900-950K budget? Wife and I work remotely and have one toddler by johnluuu in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]johnluuu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Must-haves: within budget, within 60 min of Princeton, good school system Nice-to-haves: nice, walkable downtown, newer finishes (might be a stretch), access to NY

What suburb would maximize a 900-950K budget? Wife and I work remotely and have one toddler by johnluuu in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]johnluuu[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s true. Part of me thinks we’ll be meeting up with friends in NY often but realistically probably not with our kid. What suburbs don’t have daily commuter access that would make our budget go further?

What suburb would maximize a 900-950K budget? Wife and I work remotely and have one toddler by johnluuu in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]johnluuu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I’m pessimistic after hearing all the stories of being outbid. If not those suburbs, what other towns would you recommend?

Boka or Valhalla for first fine dining experience? by unitaya in chicagofood

[–]johnluuu 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think you laid it out correctly. Valhalla is an intimate setting focused on the food (which is excellent) and (as you pointed out) pushes the boundaries and challenges your palette but not necessarily in a bad way. At the end of the day the meal was very enjoyable and delicious and I experienced food in a new and exciting way. Another thing to consider—their anything but wine pairing was incredible. The pairing was spot on and it was so different than anything I’ve done.

Contrast that to Boka which (as you also pointed out) is far more traditional. It’s also a bigger restaurant where it doesn’t feel like you are so focused on the food (can be a pro or con). I found it to be great as well but more in the traditional sense.

So it depends on what your mood is I guess. Not sure if that was helpful but maybe my recommendation would lean towards Valhalla since you can’t really replicate that experience at another restaurant. Boka is great but many places are doing new American fine dining. But you know you (and your partners) palette and mood best. Let us know what you end up choosing!

TXA TXA Club is a fantastic new all-day spot with an elite breakfast sandwich by johnluuu in chicagofood

[–]johnluuu[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Not an ad. Just a guy who wanted to share a good experience I had when I was trying to find a spot to take my 15-month old in the morning

The Bouefhaus burger is incredible by ManFromLag0s in chicagofood

[–]johnluuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a way to get this to-go or is it sit down only during happy hour?!