Of the 4, only one has gotten scratched to the point that I recycled it (manufacturing error methinks), but the other 3 are holding up well. I’ve had them for a little over a year. They seem durable enough.

I bought a 4-pk of glass straws for €5 and they are awesome. The rounded edge feels smooth on the tongue/lips and drinks taste better through glass than metal.

I recently completed my Masters in theoretical physics. It’s a LOT of high-level math, and quite a bit of programming (mostly Python). Additionally, PhD’s in physics are super competitive and only the top students get the positions.

If you are dead set on physics, even at the bachelors level, you should get started on your math skills now. Otherwise, I recommend you steer towards writing or something else. It’s not a subject people do unless they really love it. Just my 2 cents.

If you’re in the DC area, the half-smoke at Ben’s Chili Bowl with mustard, chili, cheese, and onions.

You need at least two more before magic happens.

I have a cat that isn’t into sitting on laps, but also doesn’t realize he has claws. My MIL snuggles him when she visits no matter how much he wiggles and squirms - he’s never scratched any of us in the 7 years we’ve had him so far. Don’t worry, she only holds him for 5-10 seconds and then lets him scurry away.

No idea if it’s still the same nowadays, but I also bought a used car in 2013 at 0% interest. It certainly was possible then.

I’m not a fan of fizzy water either. Plain or flavored.

Sometimes a small cold Gatorade does the trick for me.

I never left

Preach

I must protest the no beans

That’s what I always say. Never enough beans.

Why would she? It’s a laptop, not a desktop ;)

I think aiming back/down towards the spinal chord/medulla oblongata, not up, would be more effective in guaranteeing death. That said, suffocating on an inert gas would likely be less painful as you’d pass out after only a few seconds and then die within minutes. Don’t ask me how I know.

Convicted rapist Brock Turner is his full title.

Real or not, many likely echo a similar sentiment of frustration. Much to think about.

Calm down, Emily Gilmore.

Just stop eating at McDonalds in general. There are equally as pricey but healthier and tastier burger joints out there (or both). Check out your local restaurants; they’re likely on par in price.

I mean that it’s whimsical. Very fun for the ears to a non-native speaker.

Winkelwagen.

You should hear Dutch