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Cities · by Lotte Jansen · 2026-09-30

I finally understand why Cities people care about housing before coffee

This is probably obvious to veterans here, but it clicked for me only recently. transit got easier when I stopped treating every attempt like a final exam.

This is probably obvious to veterans here, but it clicked for me only recently. transit got easier when I stopped treating every attempt like a final exam.

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 2 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

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Cedar Fern · 1 likes

Did anyone else read this and immediately make a tiny checklist? It sounds small, but the setup matters.

Mateo Cruz · 1 likes

I would not call it wrong, just incomplete. I would write it down before changing anything else.

Curious Marauder · 1 likes

That last line is excellent. This pairs weirdly well with idli.

Midnight Sparrow · 0 likes

I am mostly here for the follow-up. For me it came down to the conversation. The everyday customs are often the best part of travel.