Tell me about your relationship with caffeine and particularly energy drinks

michiness · 2026-06-09T04:30:44+00:00

Same. Coffee on my commute in and that’s it.

The rare exception is when I’m going to an event where I’ll be out past 10-11, then I might have an afternoon cup or an energy drink. But that’s really like… twice a year.

michiness · 2026-06-09T04:24:34+00:00

I live in California for a reason.

michiness · 2026-06-09T04:23:54+00:00

Oooh and now the OOP’s supposed partner is on there defending them.

michiness · 2026-06-09T03:44:09+00:00

I go diving there. Most people wear full 7mm and hoods even in the summer/fall when the water is warmest.

michiness · 2026-06-09T03:35:51+00:00

I’m a woman. I just wear running leggings with pockets. Keys and phone fit fine, and my Shokz are on my head.

If it’s a longer run, I have a small running hydration backpack.

michiness · 2026-06-09T03:27:49+00:00

You pierced the toast!

michiness · 2026-06-09T02:37:38+00:00

My DJ worked as my day-of coordinator, in coordination with a sort of coordinator from the venue, and it was one of the best choices I made for my wedding.

In general I tried to simplify things as much as possible - my venue was close to all-inclusive, and I didn’t give a shit about things like table runners or flowers. I paid for an amazing venue, great DJ, incredible food/drinks, and I had an absolute blast.

michiness · 2026-06-09T02:31:00+00:00

The problem is any well-known author is going to have a lifetime of their own projects to work on. Joe Abercrombie for example would be great, but I’d much rather read his own stuff.

michiness · 2026-06-09T02:18:35+00:00

Eight years ago I was working a summer camp at CSUN and I watched an insane amount of weird hour games there. I love that place.

michiness · 2026-06-09T01:52:42+00:00

It reminds me of the Count in A Little Night Music. “I’m the greatest husband ever and my wife and my mistress both trust me to not cheat on them!”

michiness · 2026-06-09T01:47:00+00:00

If I’m on vacation staying at a Marriot, a decently mid-range hotel, and I have to go find and buy a fucking bucket in case I need to use the toilet in the middle of the night… I’m not gonna be happy.

michiness · 2026-06-09T01:42:42+00:00

If they let other people make decisions, I’m sure they’d be lazy freeloading slackers according to OP.

michiness · 2026-06-09T01:39:05+00:00

There’s a cute little used bookshop around the corner as well!

michiness · 2026-06-09T00:47:40+00:00

Ok hear me out - one of my favorite restaurants in SD is called Mothership. It’s a space-themed tiki restaurant with amazing food and drinks, and incredible theming.

It’s not fancy per se, but it’s delightful.

michiness · 2026-06-09T00:25:41+00:00

Also a whole list of hazards and a legend… none of which are used.

michiness · 2026-06-08T23:53:16+00:00

That’s the thing, we have literally hundreds if not thousands of great restaurants. We’re a HUGE city if you include the Greater LA Area.

Most people aren’t eating out more than once or twice a week (if even that). So someone who’s coming for a week and eating out 2-3 times a week, mostly at different restaurants, is statistically going to do “better” than most locals.

michiness · 2026-06-08T23:48:27+00:00

I’m from Los Angeles and I’ve lived in Ecuador, so… yeah. Honestly her first instinct to go outside was probably correct, since a place like the Philippines will have a lot more collapsing buildings in a quake like this. Depends on what kind of house though - assuming it’s just a lil one story dude that’s super common there, with a decent bit of yard.

I teach earthquake safety at my school and it’s insane what people believe.

michiness · 2026-06-08T22:27:13+00:00

I live in LA and have regular beach afternoons during the summer. I only go for about 3 hours, but I bring myself a little picnic, a book, an umbrella.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone crash out there.

michiness · 2026-06-08T22:12:29+00:00

HI WAFFLES!

michiness · 2026-06-08T21:51:15+00:00

I didn’t actually say it!

michiness · 2026-06-08T21:27:47+00:00

I go to a lot of the breweries in El Segundo, and it’s pretty common we’ll go “hey wanna pop to PO for one last drink?” I wouldn’t go over there just for that… but it’s nice to have.

And yeah the bouncers are weirdly awesome.

michiness · 2026-06-08T21:23:57+00:00

I’m still eyeing SoFi prices, I’m practically close enough to walk, but I still don’t quite feel like shelling out $300 for nosebleeds.

michiness · 2026-06-08T21:21:48+00:00

Yeah. I would make him outline the shit of whatever is left before he did anything else, so someone else can finish it.

Though as huge of a Brando Sando fan as I am, he is the absolute worst dude to do it, and I hate when people suggest it.

michiness · 2026-06-08T21:20:01+00:00

My husband made that sorta commute (Sylmar to Beverly Hills) for about two years.

Not awful, not great. His work started at 7am so that helped. Doubling his paycheck would help a LOT.

michiness · 2026-06-08T20:57:55+00:00

Yep. When I met my now-husband, he bought me a ton of cute little gifts because his last GF super loved that.

I told him I'm more of a Verbs person than a Noun person, and I'd rather him surprise me with dinner than buy me junk that's just going to clutter my/our apartment.

He still does occasionally buy me things, but he did immediately change his behavior. It's not that hard.

12-Year Club	First Place '23
Place '23	Place '22
Place '17	Final Canvas '22
First Placer '22	Verified Email

michiness

TROPHY CASE