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pat_k

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32. My life has become much simpler since moving into a studio.

Reply to Norrrm (Reply #24)

Fri Dec 5, 2025, 10:39 PM

Friday

I spend a lot less time standing in various rooms wondering "Why did I come in here?"

Then again, I still manage to "lose" my phone at least three times a day. And don't get me started on trying to find my glasses without, well, my glasses.

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