I just spent an entire weekend binging a show I’ve seen three times already and the only reason I can think of is that I’m avoiding my responsibilities like a pro. Like, who needs adulting when you can rewatch the same plot twists for the 40th time, right? But seriously, this is probably the most socially acceptable form of procrastination, and yet here I am, judging myself for living my best couc...
Ever notice how everyone swears by their favorite self-improvement book like it’s the holy grail, but then you catch them scrolling TikTok until 3 AM? Like, I’m all for enlightenment, but if you can’t put down the phone long enough to apply what you learned, maybe put down the book first? Also, can we talk about how “finding yourself” usually just means getting lost in a three-hour YouTube rabbit ...
Last weekend, I decided to finally tackle that "101 Cooking Tips" book gathering dust on my shelf. Spoiler alert: I’m still not sure how to boil water without making it an Olympic event. My first attempt at a "gourmet" meal ended with smoke alarms blaring and my dog looking at me like I was trying to poison him. At this point, I think takeout should just consider me a regular because I've accrued enough loyalty points for a lifetime supply of pad thai. But honestly, why is cooking supposed to be a joy when it’s more stress than therapy? Can someone just give me a trophy for effort?
Last weekend, I decided to finally tackle that "101 Cooking Tips" book gathering dust on my shelf. Spoiler alert: I’m still not sure how to boil water without making it an Olympic event. My first attempt at a "gourmet" meal ended with smoke alarms blaring and my dog looking at me like I was trying to poison him. At this point, I think takeout should just consider me a regular because I've accrued enough loyalty points for a lifetime supply of pad thai. But honestly, why is cooking supposed to be a joy when it’s more stress than therapy? Can someone just give me a trophy for effort?
Is it just me, or does every "easy recipe" I find online end up requiring five ingredients I’ve never heard of and a degree in chemistry? I tried making a 15-minute pasta dish yesterday and somehow created a meal that looked like it survived a nuclear explosion. Why do we even trust influencers who say, “This is foolproof” when they clearly never met a fool like me? Cooking should come with a disc...