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Space · by Hana Choi · 2026-10-08

A beginner mistake I am weirdly glad I made from the corner shop

I tried this in Cape Town with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 5 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

I started this because my lunch break felt a little stuck, and planets seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.

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Cedar Otter · 7 likes

I wish more posts had this much context. The social part surprised me too.

Noah Meier · 0 likes

That is fair, but I still worry about maintenance.

Maya Putri · 6 likes

I am saving this for the next time I overthink mistake.

Haruto Sato · 3 likes

I would not call it wrong, just incomplete. A little friction removed goes a long way.