Social
A key to happiness: JOMO
Ever found yourself feeling pooped after missing out on a social activity? Fear not with the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO). Maybe hanging out with yourself isn't so bad after all...
Random thoughts and opinions collected throughout the years...
Hobbies
Breadth Over Depth
If you still haven't reached JOMO, consider also having breadth of hobbies and interests over depth. Then you'll be relatable to more people and get those invites.
Spending Habits
All in or fold
Don't waste time and money on upgrades later when you can just get the better product upfront. - all home coffee barristas
Money
Calculate tips using fraction of subtotal
Tip and tax should never be split equally. Why pay the same amount when someone else's A5 Wagyu costed 5x more than your plate?
Communication
Prioritize Conciseness
"You'll understand once you're forced to read a long ass email that could have been summed up in one sentence." -Ray
International
Japan's Big 3 is overrated
Especially after the 2026 tourist tax, Kyoto and Osaka tourism is generally overpriced and overrated. Only Tokyo, with it's vastness and nearby excursion locations, alone remains the most worth-it location of the Big 3.
International
Living Abroad
If your friend is a stubborn chud that isn't willing to try new things, make them live abroad and they will 100% become more adventurous and openminded.
Temperatures
Kid's temp is the best temp
Your local barrista might look at you weird, but trust me when I say that the best temperature for hot drinks, soups, and foods is kid's temp.
Food
Soba > Ramen > Udon
Speaking of Japanese Big 3's, soba (especially cold soba) is the best of the Japanese Big 3 noodles. It's coldness perfectly maintains texture for the average slow noodle slurper.