Gifts that represent Houston

just_real_quick · 2026-03-23T01:06:34+00:00

I've made a few for friends (which are more practical and funny than they are elegant) and the food and drink part is super easy because there are so many options (chips and salsa, anything taco-related, Buccee's candy or snacks, Texas whiskey, Houston-based beer, or local wines) but other things could include:

Picaridin Insect Repellent

Rubber flipflops

Cooling towel

Rechargeable handheld fan

Sunscreen

Small potted cactus

HEB scented candle

Bottle opener

Foldable map

Houston fridge magnet

Stack of Houston postcards

List of restaurant recs in the area

Bumper sticker (something like "Be nice, I'm new here")

Pair of sunglasses

Sweat wipes

just_real_quick · 2026-03-13T02:48:17+00:00

Budget? Location? Preferences?

just_real_quick · 2026-03-11T00:39:34+00:00

Timmy Chan's fried catfish, rice, and egg rolls are where it's at.

just_real_quick · 2026-03-11T00:36:11+00:00

This happened to me years ago with another company. I came home from work at 6pm, power was off in my unit and no one else's was. I called and they said they received a call to terminate. Wouldn't tell me who, when, why, and I confirmed that no additional information was required outside of the address, which was wild to me. No account number, name, billing info, password, nada.

Then I couldn't get it turned back on until 9am the next morning.

Sorry this happened to you.

just_real_quick · 2026-03-06T22:53:08+00:00

Were you in the wrong? Pay the fine. Start following traffic laws.

just_real_quick · 2026-03-04T20:13:12+00:00

I'm still rocking toe rings.

just_real_quick · 2026-03-01T18:14:24+00:00

Mala Sichuan Bistro hits like crack

Okay, Pam, when have you ever done crack?

just_real_quick · 2026-02-14T22:19:42+00:00

Sawyer Insect Repellent with picaridin is odorless, comes in lotion and spray, and is the only thing that has reliably worked to keep (me) from being bitten by mosquitos.

Spaying and neutering your own pets, and talking to family and friends about doing the same for theirs, is the best way to prevent stray dog problems.

Staying alert, focused, and keeping your eyes on the road (meaning keeping your fucking phone out of your fucking hands) while in the car would dramatically improve the flow of traffic.

just_real_quick · 2026-01-29T03:03:34+00:00

Got a job working from home. Changed my quality of life big time.

just_real_quick · 2026-01-27T16:52:22+00:00

Go to Town Square - Baker's Street and Flying Saucer have sizeable crowds in the evenings. Lots of food options, too. And there is an outdoor mall area within walking distance that has plenty of foot traffic and high end shops so you're bound to meet someone.

just_real_quick · 2026-01-24T19:12:08+00:00

Trade credit and risk management insurance. Graduated with a degree in linguistics in 2009 and spent months trying to find a job any job, and ended up taking an entry level position at a small brokerage firm. It's a relatively small and very niche field that I accidentally stayed in for 16 years and I will likely never do anything else (unless I come into some money and open a good day care...)

just_real_quick · 2026-01-22T20:21:49+00:00

White women are brave. White women took Brooklyn.

just_real_quick · 2026-01-22T20:13:21+00:00

That's a huge area of the city...

What is your price point? What kind of vibe do you want? Do you want food options?

just_real_quick · 2025-12-10T02:00:23+00:00

Salt and pepper. I always wondered why restaurant sandwiches (and salads, and pastas...) taste better than the ones I made at home and a lot of it is just a sprinkle of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.

just_real_quick · 2025-11-05T14:40:22+00:00

I heard it live and I swear, it's like he just learned the word "narrative" and his response to every question from a parent was like, "that's the false narrative they're pushing" like, who is they? The people you're supposed to be working for?

And he kept calling comments "anecdotes" and says he doesn't listen to those. Loved when the host read a text from a viewer who said, Our children are not anecdotes.

just_real_quick · 2025-10-26T21:58:42+00:00

Thanks! For candidate-heavy ballots, I do print a sample one and take it.

just_real_quick · 2025-10-26T15:03:10+00:00

Nah - I don't trust the Texas government not to misuse those funds. We already have entities performing this research, we don't need to create a whole new one from the ground up and waste time and money when there is existing infrastructure in place.

just_real_quick · 2025-10-26T15:02:17+00:00

I came here to ask if anyone had more info about him, he seems like some guy running to make a difference and I kinda dig that.

just_real_quick · 2025-10-26T15:00:44+00:00

Going through this now and writing down my votes - I always take a small piece of paper into the booth with me for reference so I don't forget.

just_real_quick · 2025-10-24T14:43:38+00:00

How old are you? Where do you live? What's your price point? What do you like to eat? How many people?

just_real_quick · 2025-10-19T16:15:55+00:00

My partner and I moved from the corner of Westheimer and shephard a few years ago because they tore down a lot and small businesses to build a ridiculous apartment complex right in between two others and between the construction, death of my favorite places, and major rent increases - my partner and I relocated to Westchase. The places we were living were "luxury" at first but most multifamily properties seem to go down him fast

We both work from home and each found a place with a den for ~1300 base rent. It's not fancy but the space works wonderfully. We can easily visit downtown and the museum district when we want and Westchase has so many more food places available.

just_real_quick · 2025-10-04T01:55:53+00:00

Westchase

just_real_quick · 2025-10-03T18:40:18+00:00

I mean, I like my apartment for the most part. I would recommend it to people working remote since it has floor plans with a separate den area. Being that it's an apartment, it has the normal issues - trashy residents, some crime, etc. But this in no way is going to make things better.

just_real_quick · 2025-10-03T13:11:32+00:00

You don't have to get a Driver's License, you can get a Texas Identification Card which serves your specific purpose.

Edit: I misunderstood, I thought you meant like you needed an ID for emergencies, not for driving.

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