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   Nina Paley (ninapaley@spinster.xyz)'s status on Tuesday, 29-Aug-2023 10:13:42 JST Nina Paley
   Because my Momz greatly enjoys shopping, for the past 11 years we lived together she obtained almost all our household groceries. Prior to this I lived on my own as a grown-ass adult for several decades and did my own shopping, but I hate it so had no problem letting her have all the "fun." Since she moved to her own "independent living" fancy senior apartment a week ago, I have been planning my re-entry into the world of this task (and others). Apparently in 2023 I can order stuff via my local grocery store's website and just bike over there and pick it up! Or, if I'm feeling exceptionally lazy and don't mind paying a small fee, they'll deliver stuff to my door.
   This afternoon I put the big panniers on my bike and rode 4 miles to Aldi for some of my favorite cheap delicious staples. The ice cream didn't even melt on the ride home.
   Everything is gonna be alright.
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     Nina Paley (ninapaley@spinster.xyz)'s status on Tuesday, 29-Aug-2023 10:13:41 JST Nina Paley

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     @polarisera This is actually a Big Thing and one I prepared for, although I'm working out the details now. I'm pretty happy to have control over this aspect of my life again, even if it comes at a cost. Mom's shopping habits wasted a lot of food. I'm intrigued by the challenge of shopping frugally with less waste.
     
     Since I don't have a car, I have to make plans for heavier items, like the 5-lb bags of King Arthur Bread Flour I want on hand. Mom drove me so crazy in the kitchen, I cooked far less than when I lived alone. Sometimes I'd go out to eat just to get away from her hovering and interference. I look forward to cooking more this winter than I have in 10 years.
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     @ninapaley It's the little things that sneak up on you and remind you of what's changed.