Litiquette VII

[tnman03]

So when the global apocalypse reaches its peak and its time to board the rocket to Mars... am I driving?! Or I’ll pass out the blankies and splits of liquor and rub everyone’s back?

Sound's like an adventure to me.

 

[tnman03]

^^Glad I could capture you boys’ minds.

Sleeping, chilling, lounging, around the house...
That’s been the theme for a while now.
And I find I have suddenly amassed a giant collection of expensive pajamas.
I’ve spent fuckloads of money on fancy robes.
I think I even recently googled the phrase “luxury socks.”
It’s frivolous, but fuck it, it’s soft. And it feels good.
And I’m not even sorry!

So what’s something you’ve splurged on over the last (what is it now?) 9 or 10 months that is probably totally unnecessary but you are 100% willing to justify it, because covid.

I bought pans to cook bread in and stocked up on spices.

 

[aussiegeekygal]

I bought pans to cook bread in and stocked up on spices.

My husband recently came home with a bread maker. I laughed at him. My bad.
Turns out, I am really enjoying a fresh loaf of bread every other day.

He also bought a pantry load of fancy japanese instant ramen. Again, I laughed. I shouldn't have. That stuff is delicious.

 

[tnman03]

My husband recently came home with a bread maker. I laughed at him. My bad.
Turns out, I am really enjoying a fresh loaf of bread every other day.

He also bought a pantry load of fancy japanese instant ramen. Again, I laughed. I shouldn't have. That stuff is delicious.

I've purchased some of the higher-end Japanese instant ramens and loved them. But I have to watch my sodium intake more now which means I rarely eat ramen anymore. But good gosh it was so easy to build a meal around it or toss in some extra veggies for a meal of its own.

 

[Trixxii]

^^Glad I could capture you boys’ minds.

Sleeping, chilling, lounging, around the house...
That’s been the theme for a while now.
And I find I have suddenly amassed a giant collection of expensive pajamas.
I’ve spent fuckloads of money on fancy robes.
I think I even recently googled the phrase “luxury socks.”
It’s frivolous, but fuck it, it’s soft. And it feels good.
And I’m not even sorry!

So what’s something you’ve splurged on over the last (what is it now?) 9 or 10 months that is probably totally unnecessary but you are 100% willing to justify it, because covid.

Frivolous, perhaps, but IT FEELS GOOD! It's kind of nice lounging around, going to bed and waking up comfy/cute/sexy/insert your word here. However, now I may google "luxury socks"

I went a little overboard with faux fur blankets and subscription boxes. Down to 2 boxes now, Flaviar and Misfits Market. The kids are still deciding on what box they would like to keep.

 

[Trixxii]

I've purchased some of the higher-end Japanese instant ramens and loved them. But I have to watch my sodium intake more now which means I rarely eat ramen anymore. But good gosh it was so easy to build a meal around it or toss in some extra veggies for a meal of its own.

What about your own ramen with a low sodium broth? Or is that still overdoing it? I've seen some recipes I'd love to try. Never had high end Japanese ramen so not sure if it would be quite the same, if at all.

 

[base10]

What about your own ramen with a low sodium broth? Or is that still overdoing it? I've seen some recipes I'd love to try.

I like not putting the noodles in a soup, still delicious and really cuts down on the sodium. You can still add whatever toppings and additions you want.

 

[Trixxii]

I like not putting the noodles in a soup, still delicious and really cuts down on the sodium. You can still add whatever toppings and additions you want.

I remember being young, living off ramen, and only ever eating the noodles. This would work for me, thank you.

 

[base10]

I remember being young, living off ramen, and only ever eating the noodles. This would work for me, thank you.

Back when Ramen meant something very different to me (and likely all of us)

 

[Lonelywife1205]

I couldn't see myself buying "luxury socks" like those $100 Bombas socks.

Now fancy underwear I'm down for!

Wait...you wear underwear?

 

[tnman03]

What about your own ramen with a low sodium broth? Or is that still overdoing it? I've seen some recipes I'd love to try. Never had high end Japanese ramen so not sure if it would be quite the same, if at all.

That would actually work, I hadn't thought of doing that. Thanks.

 

[QuietCanadian]

We've all googled luxury socks now, right? Good socks are severely underrated.

 

[Trixxii]

Wait...you wear underwear?

That's what I was thinking. Guess men can't walk around showing off their cute bare butts all the time.

We've all googled luxury socks now, right? Good socks are severely underrated.

Right?! Considering how important your feet are, the health of them too.

Men's socks have come a long way. Actually like some of them better than women's.

 

[Trekka]

Y’all.
What even is fancy ramen?!

Frivolous, perhaps, but IT FEELS GOOD! It's kind of nice lounging around, going to bed and waking up comfy/cute/sexy/insert your word here. However, now I may google "luxury socks"

I went a little overboard with faux fur blankets and subscription boxes. Down to 2 boxes now, Flaviar and Misfits Market. The kids are still deciding on what box they would like to keep.

SUBSCRIPTION BOXES

My Stitch Fix box came today
And inside of it
Was a boatload of extras I threw in there
All pajamas: cute ones, sexy ones, sassy ones, soft ones.
GIVE ME ALL THE PJ’s

I couldn't see myself buying "luxury socks" like those $100 Bombas socks.

Now fancy underwear I'm down for!

Dude.
Have you worn Bombas?!
They’re fuckin awesome.
I own one pair that I got for Xmas last year.
I have yet to break the seal on buying my own. Could be dangerous.

 

[Lonelywife1205]

I have a few pair of Bombas I received last year for a Christmas gift. I don’t like them. Runs and hides

 

[tnman03]

Y’all.
What even is fancy ramen?!
/QUOTE]

If you've got an Asian market near you or a store with a good Asian aisle on it you'll find it. I can't remember the product names but the noodles are flavor-infused and have a better texture. They taste so much better than the run-of-the-mill ramen it's shocking. It's really worth trying.

 

[Dribble]

Look in the refrigerated salad section for fresh raman...you can thank me later

 

[Trekka]

I have a few pair of Bombas I received last year for a Christmas gift. I don’t like them. Runs and hides

You should.

Someone had to ask! (I'm guessing it's not the kind I buy for 79 cents a pack)

Hahaha so I’m not alone then
Like isn’t it just noodles

 

[QuietCanadian]

Mr. Noodles isn't premium ramen?

 

[QuietCanadian]

No. It's Maruchan.

(Pinky up!)

Noted. As long as I can still eat it out of the container.

 

[blulilacgrl]

^^Glad I could capture you boys’ minds.

Sleeping, chilling, lounging, around the house...
That’s been the theme for a while now.
And I find I have suddenly amassed a giant collection of expensive pajamas.
I’ve spent fuckloads of money on fancy robes.
I think I even recently googled the phrase “luxury socks.”
It’s frivolous, but fuck it, it’s soft. And it feels good.
And I’m not even sorry!

So what’s something you’ve splurged on over the last (what is it now?) 9 or 10 months that is probably totally unnecessary but you are 100% willing to justify it, because covid.

So it wasn't a lot of money but I splurged on the most ridiculous duvet cover. It is seriously silly looking but it's so soft and fuzzy and warm and feel good against the naked flesh so totally totally worth it.

Now that was me buying for me. Hubby splurged on some power tools for me because he knew being cooped up I'd probably go mad. So I have a new miter saw, router set, and he borrowed a friend's rip saw. All to keep me occupied.

 

[Trekka]

^^i want the deets on the power tools! What are we making??

 

[Trekka]

Sex and scuba diving.
The two best ways for me to stay in the present moment.
What are yours?
How do you keep that mind from hurtling into the future or lingering too long in the past?

 

[QuietCanadian]

Biking, music, and playing guitar... Those last two basically the same I guess... Spring to mind first. Sports in general is a good outlet. Getting out on the ice and playing hockey makes me forget about everything instantly. It's about the sound of blades on the ice, finding the open spaces, seeing the passing lanes, communicating about only things hockey. It sets me free.

I feel about hockey like Dominic Toretto feels about the quarter mile.

 

[Trekka]

Biking, music, and playing guitar... Those last two basically the same I guess... Spring to mind first. Sports in general is a good outlet. Getting out on the ice and playing hockey makes me forget about everything instantly. It's about the sound of blades on the ice, finding the open spaces, seeing the passing lanes, communicating about only things hockey. It sets me free.

I feel about hockey like Dominic Toretto feels about the quarter mile.

Agree
But then sometimes music makes my mind wander to places I don’t wanna go...