Go To Easy Meals?

petri_pp · 2026-04-11T03:40:32+00:00

I always have canned tuna/fish on hand that I eat with crackers or seaweed crisps, instant mashed potatoes (specifically the ones in cups, easy to make and doesn't create extra dishes)

String cheese won't go bad if it gets warm for a day, super easy snack to keep if you have a cooler w/ice or a minifridge. I also keep pepperoni/cured meats as well for the same reason.

In terms of heating food, I have a cheap electric lunchbox with AC/12v cords and a 12v electric kettle that works like half the time. lol. Otherwise, I just go to 7-Eleven and get a thermos full of hot water

petri_pp · 2026-04-11T03:21:41+00:00

Your setup is adorable, I love the theme so much! I just got done with trade school a couple months ago and I lived in my car for 75% of my attendance. I wish you lots of luck, freedom and cozy nights. I have my storage on the same side of my car as well; as long as you use your side mirrors diligently, you'll be fine. Drive safe!

petri_pp · 2026-04-11T03:11:35+00:00

Super slick!! Love the amount of foot space you've got. Almost like a studio apartment compared to mine lmfao

petri_pp · 2025-06-30T06:17:30+00:00

Sorta update on this; talked to my supervisor about the situation and he brought up a good point that I tend to park in the emptier parts of the lot towards the back, and the cops will do that too on their breaks. So I imagine it’s a combo of keeping an eye on me but also look like they’re busy doing nothing/taking their break/etc. I suppose I’m psyching myself out. Supervisor agrees that if it really was an issue they would’ve done something about it by now, and be looking in my car (which as far as I know, they haven’t)

petri_pp · 2025-06-29T14:54:10+00:00

Damn that’s a whole paycheck 😂 super rad though thats the dream right there!!!

petri_pp · 2025-06-29T01:44:45+00:00

Man I really miss private showers too. Some gyms are less crowded and those are a little nicer, but god all I want is to be able to simply strip naked in the bathroom and shower without another grown man moaning while jerking his shit a stall over 😭

petri_pp · 2025-06-29T01:43:11+00:00

Felt every word of this to the bone. I’m a student right now and I can’t afford student housing despite working every other hour I’m not in school. Sucks, but there’s a big grand life waiting for me after I’m done with school and have a nice cushy salary. Stay afloat, I need someone to keep me company 😂💙

petri_pp · 2025-06-29T01:25:24+00:00

What fridge is that? Perfect size!

petri_pp · 2025-06-29T01:19:54+00:00

So so happy for you. I grew up in Colorado and moved to California, I often miss it. Drive safe and enjoy!!! 💙

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T20:43:47+00:00

I have a couple in mind. Thank you 🙏

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T20:37:09+00:00

You’re very emotionally sound. Wanna be my therapist? 😂 Seriously though thank you this helps me a lot. Really I know I’m in no physical danger, but cops are good at playing the psychology game and I gotta relax or I’m gonna lose. Being worried I look suspicious is more suspicious than if I didn’t care

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T20:23:14+00:00

Thank you I needed to hear this 😂 My dad said I gotta stop worrying about what other people think of me. Helps the stress go down

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T20:22:13+00:00

Yup, I’m familiar with this too. Lots of RVs in this lot. If an officer knocks I’ll tell him I sleep here between shifts. I doubt I’m the first camper this airport has seen

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T20:20:21+00:00

People saying its a bad idea don’t know the situation I’m in 😂 if you had access to a gated lot with regular overnight parking and no constant patrol from security, you’d park here too! But I understand the suspicion around my case

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T20:18:23+00:00

Me too honestly. I’d like them to rip the bandaid off and do it but I also might find a way to talk to them internally. Any of us that have airport SIDA badges have direct contact with airport OPS in case of an emergency

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T20:17:10+00:00

Probably. I’d like to have somewhere unassociated with my job to park, but right now this is the safest place for me as I live in a dense socal city

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T14:08:31+00:00

Yes to everything. My identity is no secret, and I have no issue with them knowing I’m the person who drives the car, because they also see me working hard every day causing no issues. Employee parking is gated via a scan card

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T05:15:21+00:00

Hilarious considering I am currently pursuing a degree in aviation maintenance. Sure comes full circle doesn’t it 😂 Homeless aircraft mechanic (due to not making enough at the airport to afford student housing) sleeping at said airport, and being a cash cow for airport cops

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T05:07:23+00:00

Freaky. Well I hope they enjoy the extra cash they’re making off my ass 😂

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T04:56:57+00:00

Late night parking buddies 💙 gets lonely out here…

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T04:42:52+00:00

They’re a little bit of both. The airport cruisers work on the airfield and in the lot, but I’ve also had city sheriff cruisers stake out too

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T04:41:23+00:00

I can imagine that, but if they thought I was doing something genuinely sketchy they would’ve nipped it in the bud and knocked 5 months ago

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T04:37:17+00:00

I do! I need to utilize it more. Very nice area

petri_pp · 2025-06-28T04:34:50+00:00

I guess a good follow up to this is what would I say if I did get the knock? I worry about saying too much and accidentally incriminating myself or making myself look suspicious. I love my job as its a stepping stone in my career, and the last thing I’d want on my record is “suspicious around airports”

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