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Spent 45 minutes looking for my phone while it was in my hand the whole time

Last Tuesday I was getting ready for work and suddenly realized my phone was missing. I tore through my apartment, checked the couch cushions, the bathroom, even the fridge for some reason. After 45 minutes of panic I sat down on the bed to think and heard the ringer go off from my own pocket. Has anyone else had a moment where your brain just completely short circuits like that, or am I the only one who needs a checklist for my own hands?

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danielmason•14d ago

Finally nailed a 5K after 4 years of awful race day meals

Last Saturday in Dayton, I ran my first sub-30 minute 5K. The secret was eating a plain bagel with peanut butter 2 hours before, instead of my usual pre-race protein bar. Three years ago, that same bar gave me side cramps so bad I walked the last mile. Felt like a real runner for once, not a bloated mess. Has anyone else found their weird magic pre-run food? Mine took 14 tries to figure out.

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the_piper•14d ago

My grandma's handwriting turned out to be my best scheduling tool

I used to run my whole week off a cluttered notes app and a pile of sticky notes, always forgetting things like the 3 PM call with the HVAC guy. Then last January, I dug out this old planner my grandma gave me, the one with the floral cover, and I started writing everything by hand with a cheap blue pen. It sounds backwards, but seeing it all on paper in my own scrawl keeps me honest, I even caught a double booking at the dentist on Main Street before it happened. Anyone else find that the low tech way actually sticks better than all the apps?

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the_xena•15d ago

Pro tip: The thrift store dress vs the new one, I learned the hard way in Tulsa

I spent $60 on a brand new dress for a wedding last June and it fit weird, then I grabbed a $7 one from Goodwill on a whim and it was perfect. The difference was the fabric, the new one was stiff polyester, the vintage one had actual give. Now I always hit thrift stores first for anything with a zipper, has anyone else found that older clothes just fit better?

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