Exactly. I fought getting a spot for months, told myself it was a waste of money. My brain just would not click into gear at the kitchen table. That trip to the library or a coffee shop, even just the drive, it shuts off the home stuff. Now I pack up my stuff and go. It's like a light switch for focus. Makes all the difference.

Cheaper than therapy, honestly.

Call me crazy, but anime food looks better than it tastes. @flores.caleb, that ramen hunt probably wasn't worth the weird mushrooms. Real food from a store tastes fine without the chase.

Tbh how many people are actually getting these expecting them to pay rent? Seems like it's just a nice thing between friends. Honestly if someone gives you a hand-drawn note they're probably broke anyway, so framing it is just a sweet move. Ngl it's not that deep.

Saw a news piece about lithium batteries causing fires in garbage trucks. Makes the whole recycling thing even more urgent.