Favorite line: Most of us overthink and overvalue our pasts; humbly, and not to get too Stoic with it, but may I suggest that a more it is what it is approach would serve us better? Especially in our personal lives.
I really loved this whole section. I liked myself last year, I was badass and did a lot of enjoyable shit. I'd like to do a lot of that again this year. 💜
I heard once (or dreamed) that eating Haagen Dazs pistachio ice cream is positively correlated to warding off dementia. I recall that I was thinner as a teenager than now. Proof.
Your ability to adapt re: smooth peanut butter is truly inspiring. The next time you get your hands on crunchy PB though you know that first hit is going to be a god tier moment. A little delayed gratification in your pocket for 2026.
As someone who unapologetically, insufferably, and earnestly pursues knowledge for knowledge's sake, the haters don't know what they're missing.
love this stream of consciousnessay.
but i have questions, clara, questions.
did you end up letting the french guy with the potato talk to you?
did you notice if he'd given potatoes to other women in the bar?
what was he wearing? (for some reason i visualize him in dressed like a sailor, in a pea coat, striped sweater, and watch cap.)
The image of walking home from happy hour, raw potato in hand is sending me
Favorite line: Most of us overthink and overvalue our pasts; humbly, and not to get too Stoic with it, but may I suggest that a more it is what it is approach would serve us better? Especially in our personal lives.
I really loved this whole section. I liked myself last year, I was badass and did a lot of enjoyable shit. I'd like to do a lot of that again this year. 💜
I heard once (or dreamed) that eating Haagen Dazs pistachio ice cream is positively correlated to warding off dementia. I recall that I was thinner as a teenager than now. Proof.
Your ability to adapt re: smooth peanut butter is truly inspiring. The next time you get your hands on crunchy PB though you know that first hit is going to be a god tier moment. A little delayed gratification in your pocket for 2026.