blackbrook

Here's a factor that seems to be underappreciated. Those differences are a lot less important when you aren't comparing side by side. Just because you can hear or taste the difference between a thing and a more expensive version doesn't mean you will really appreciate that difference later. Diminishing returns does play into this, and the small differences between two things at a high level is often too small for your memory to even capture.

And even when it comes to the bigger differences, how it affects enjoyment has a large psychological component, in how much satisfaction do you get just knowing you are using something excellent, and does it bother you knowing what you are experiencing could be better.

I have nice quality speakers and headphones, but sometimes I'm lazy and will listen to a piece of music through my crappy laptop or phone speakers. I still enjoy that music. And if that was all I had access to, I'd still enjoy the hell out of music. I'm not about to give away or stop using my nice speakers, but I'm not convinced they make me happier in any significant way.

The shapes explain a texture difference, why would one be tastier, or stale?

I'd worry more about disappointing your future self than your parents.

Also don't expect to do it well the first time. Skills take practice to develop. Practice with those tools before you apply them to expensive materials for the thing you really want to make.

how the warm work? does it have heating built in? or does it blend some mix from hot and cold water pipes? do you have to run it for a half minute to get the temperature right?

This. I think this person has just shown that it's really important to set boundaries with them, and not worry if they like it.

I put a slice of cucumber over its eye when I go sleep.

I hat no my foundation.

I just assumed they meant to say "human fellow."

This sounds great! Someone trying to charge me a ticket would completely alleviate any guilt I might feel over not wanting to attend another fucking wedding.

I had to look it up, but using overhaul with the meaning of overtake is apparently valid. It sounds odd to me, and I've never actually heard it used that way, but Merriam-Webster validates it.

I'm sure this isn't what you mean, but a mug of milk with a shot of whiskey, rum, or brandy, and a little brown sugar or sweetener of your choice warmed up in the microwave on a cold winter evening is a really nice thing.