For the coworkers I really get along with, becoming social media friends happens pretty easily- probably a few weeks to a couple months after we meet.

I’m already doing things related to work on Sunday night anyways, like preparing my lunches and getting work clothes in order. At the very least, I’ll look at my calendar for Monday on Sunday night so that I know what to expect when I walk in on Monday.

Spa World in Centreville, VA, not far from DC.

I’ve been to one of those gigantic Korean theme park spas, and it was glorious. Felt a bit like we were in some kind of institution (identical jumpsuits for the times we weren’t naked, lunch on trays) but it was all part of the fun. Like a giant slumber party.

Coffee cups are always empty in TV and movies, right? I always notice this - it’s so obvious. Whether it’s receiving a cup of coffee, taking a sip, or walking around with a mug, actors are just flinging it around and would have ended up with coffee in the face if the cup had actually been full. I get why it’s more…

I use my knuckle to press elevator buttons and operate some screens (especially NYC subway ticket screens). Works just as well as fingertips. I still wash my hands regularly, but sometimes when I know I’m not going to get to a basin soon-ish, I “knock” instead of press.

Thanks for the inspiration- this will be part of tonight’s dinner. Edamame, soy sauce, butter, and garlic are always present in my house.

You could ask the staff for a little sauce container.

I once wrote in to a restaurant to tell them about a bad dish. I decided not to speak up at the time because they were slammed and it had already taken our food a while to arrive. Service was good otherwise. The manager wrote back to tell me that after she read my email, she ordered the same dish, ate it, and found it…

Kitchen appliances and gadgets, no matter how small. Nothing makes me feel more adult than thinking “I really should get a whisk” and then going out and buying one.

I laughed out loud. Both scenarios somehow equally horrifying.

It annoys me so much when people use “Sorry but” to...express their opinion. You’re not apologizing for anything, it’s okay to have a difference in opinion.

“Sorry but if you say the word ‘literally’...

Kimi is such a great name. If you have twins, Kimi and Mika! (Sorry). 

If you have another kid, which F1 name would you want for them?

In the age of social media, I always feel bad for people who happen to share a name with the latest mass shooter/viral fool and who then get deluged with messages and friend requests from randos.

I know someone who narrowly avoided becoming KKK when her mother vetoed her father’s choice of middle name.

I wish. I telework 2-3 days a month.

I’ve been lucky to work with bosses who prioritize and relish their time off and who encourage their team to do the same. We all work hard and work overtime when we need to, but we can also log off and stay offline without guilt.

My apartment has a fantastic view for watching the world go by, and I frequently just…

It’s right up there with the “I’m so busy, I just don’t have time...” phenomenon.