I make a huge pot of chili every 3-4 months. This gives me lunches for the following few days, plus another 10+ single servings in ziplock bags for the freezer.

For some reason, one time I seriously misunderstood "1-2 cloves of garlic, minced". There's absolutely no explanation as to why, as I've made this several times before and should have known exactly what I was doing. I guess I really wasn't paying attention this time.

Anyways, the pot ended up with a full minced bulb of garlic in it (which is roughly 10-15 cloves) and then it simmered for a good 4-5 hours.

It was, by far, the worst thing I've ever tasted. I like garlic, but this was so overpowering that there was no possible way to salvage any part of it.

It's like everyone is hellbent on not sharing, so they all pay through the nose for taxis instead.

I'm Canadian, and (to be quite honest) that's exactly what "the American way" appears to be sometimes.

Many Americans also seem okay with things like skyrocketing healthcare costs because the alternative of a tax-funded, single-payer system would mean that their deadbeat neighbor would be guaranteed the same basic inclusive coverage that they have. The same mentality seems to apply here - why would those that can pay be subsidizing those that can't?

Wow... he sounds just a little bit angry about something.

Sure, Justin Timberlake's career skyrocketed after NSync. It happens. Sometimes one member carries the rest of the group, whether anyone is aware of it or not. Sometimes all it takes is a chance at being the sole person in the spotlight for everyone (including that person) to realize it.

Coincidentally enough, I just started using a safety razor yesterday.

I picked up some generally-accepted decent starter stuff (Parker 26C razor, sampler pack of blades, soap and brush). I figure my up-front cost to get started was about $100, but that included 100 sampler blades so I should be good for a while.

I've only tried it once so far but never really noticed a big difference, although I'm sure much of that is my lack of skill using the razor and soap/brush, and also maybe the first blade I tried from the sampler isn't ideal for me.

Still, can't go wrong when the blades only cost about $0.10 each (vs. ~$3-4 each for cartridges).

My diet (although mostly lying to myself).

I do try to aim for a specific target number of calories, fat, carbs, and protein per day and I tend to make a good plan for each meal throughout the day, but some days I'll just grab a burger or slice of pizza even though I know it'll completely mess with this food plan.

I fully support having a "cheat day" occasionally, just not every 3-4 days. :)