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Rants: I can’t be the only one who thinks that a crowded metro is basically a survival …

I’ve been pretending to know how to cook for years just so my family doesn’t realize I still struggle with boiling water. Last week, I tried to impress my friends with a homemade pasta night, and let’s just say the smoke alarm went off more than once. At this point, I’m considering just becoming a takeout connoisseur and calling it a lifestyle choice. Anyone else just winging it in the kitchen, or...

So, I recently tried cooking a fancy dinner to impress my friends, and it turned into a disaster. I thought I could pull off homemade pasta like a pro, but it was more like a sad, sticky blob. I ended up ordering pizza and pretended it was part of the “Italian theme.” Now my friends think I'm just a culinary genius who pairs takeout with overpriced wine. Honestly, I’m considering making this a reg...

I can’t be the only one who thinks that a crowded metro is basically a survival of the fittest. Like, why does everyone suddenly forget personal space when the train doors open? I’m getting smushed against a stranger’s armpit while they’re standing there scrolling TikTok like we’re not in a human sardine can. And don’t even get me started on the “excuse me’s” that never happen. It’s like we all agreed to just shuffle while pretending we're in an awkward dance-off. Can we please just create a “no phone zone” during rush hour? Or at least a “can you not use my body as your support beam” rule?

I can’t be the only one who thinks that a crowded metro is basically a survival of the fittest. Like, why does everyone suddenly forget personal space when the train doors open? I’m getting smushed against a stranger’s armpit while they’re standing there scrolling TikTok like we’re not in a human sardine can. And don’t even get me started on the “excuse me’s” that never happen. It’s like we all agreed to just shuffle while pretending we're in an awkward dance-off. Can we please just create a “no phone zone” during rush hour? Or at least a “can you not use my body as your support beam” rule?

Is it just me, or does every single travel plan I make end up looking like an episode of a cooking show gone wrong? Like, I’m picturing myself sipping cocktails on a beautiful beach, but instead, I’m in a cramped hotel room watching a rat attempt to steal my sandwich. Honestly, why is it that every time I step out of my comfort zone, I find myself in the middle of a tourist trap that feels like a ...