Thank you for these suggestions! The eyeshadows look so good. I have to get my hands on a few multichromes from Lethal and Clionadh!

Alright, I’ll correct my statement to not intentionally eating animals or insects if you want to be pedantic, since I do love my herbs and spices :D

How much input did you have in the decision of marriage?

Did you and your wife get a period of getting to know each other before agreeing to marry?

From your observations, do couples in arranged marriages usually seem happy together in the long term?

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I already eat neither meat nor insects :D

-Track your spending: you might not notice how a little splurging here and there adds up to a significant chunk of your budget.

-Buy things on sale: items that you like in the store can probably be found cheaper online, or wait until there is a sale if it’s not urgent. Things that are used often but don’t expire can be bought in bulk when they are on sale and stored for future use.

-Buy winter clothes in summer and summer clothes in winter - leftover stock from previous seasons will be sold at a steep discount.

-Learn to cook if you don’t already, especially with grains, legumes, and other filling but inexpensive products.

-Replace brand name items with house brands when possible. There is usually not a significant difference in quality (with some exceptions).

-Before buying something new, ask yourself how often you will really use it and whether you already have something similar.

Thank you! Appreciate the links and descriptions you provided :)

These bowtie-looking laces are pretty cute. I should try the sawtooth style from your image.

What did Helen Keller comment about the cheese grater?

“It was the most violent book I’ve ever read!”

Leave out the religious part and I am in the market for more cousins :D

No joke, I was really concerned about this after a weekend long trip. I cut open the avocado and it was deceptively hard inside :(

The worst is when they are mushy but still have those little fibers in them.

I watched Contratiempo (The Invisible Guest). Not logical at some moments, but very entertaining to watch :)

+1, as of this post :) but I haven’t been here all that long and enabled user tags even more recently.

I don’t think that two adults dating with the sole intention of finding a connection and enjoying each other’s company is creepy regardless of the age difference.

I had two cartoon-style injuries: stepped on a rake and fallen down the stairs, hitting my butt on every step.

Modern minimalism has its advantages - less things to clean and maintain, cheaper to build, and easily being able to find things to pair with the color scheme - but I always did find it a bit dull and sterile for a private home.

Maximalism is for you :D

I wish you a very happy upcoming birthday and that you have more good years ahead :)

How do you like spending your time these days?

Do you have any advice from your life experiences that you would like to share?

Good thinking. The probe goes in easier when you don’t resist.