Taking Vegetation of North America instead of Physics 2, as a science elective, was one of my worst college choices. Forestry students had multiple classes that overlapped while the handful of us CS majors simple had to wonder if the TA was messing with us when they picked up a twig in class and asked “what tree is this from”.

Agree. I have a soda stream and it’s great. I do buy the syrups occasionally (sugar free) but there are plenty of other ways to add flavor.

Those numbers are accurate . I really don’t understand how more people I work with haven’t retired. I made sure to avoid too much lifestyle creep but I can imagine it’s addicting for some. I’m 40 and making the switch out of tech soon. I couldn’t imagine doing this another 10-20 years.