/lounge/ - sushi social

I purchased a new razor. This one has a closed comb, making it easier on the skin and helping to prevent razor burn. The loading mechanism is very cool. My old one had a solid top part you just screw in as well as an open comb.

a little desk terrarium
check out the mushroom that appeared in mine

You can buy a birdfeeder, especially if you live in a wooded area. Very comfy and hours of entertainment.

Got a cat

I think tablets are much better companions to desktop computers than laptops - at least when we are talking about web browsing and media consumption. They are light, lukewarm at most and noiseless. Perfect for the bed.

>>18963
Aw nice I love animals
It's been a month now, how is the kitty?

Always buy what is outside your confort zone try everything

>>19290
ok sushis I bought meth

Thinking about buying myself a pair of ear plugs / buds for sleeping as I want to sleep in peace all year round. Any tips?

>>19291
pic related

I want to buy a really small monitor that I can use as a third monitor, in the middle of my desk, where I can keep just one app open and occasionally glance at it. I think that would be really comfy and useful.

I need to do a bit of research to find something that fits and isn't too expensive.

>>19301
I saw this kind of thing on Amazon where it was essentially just a tablet-sized monitor. idk what the I/o was like and how well it would suit your purposes in practice tho

>>19295
I personally use over-the-ear earmuffs designed to reduce the audial character of lawn mowers and leaf blowers. They’re not as comfortable as disposable ear plugs you’d, say, have ready for a concert; however they’re tough and get the job done fine. The effect on my sleep has been tremendous-I’ve used them for more than a year. If I had the time, I would be looking for something similar but entirely more comfortable.

Comfy as a canelé; I'm surprised that not all french bakeries make this dessert with simple ingredients…

>>11943
>Do not ask what you can buy to become comfy, ask what you can get rid of to become comfy.
I have been following this line of thought forever. It feels great selling or giving away things you no longer need.

this guy has some cool gadgets. a total bloat and i doubt he uses half of them regularly but i like the eink notepad(s) and digital typewriter. that has to make for some comfy in bed journaling.

I recently ordered this portable arcade machine. It's been a lot of fun to play with.
It's also really neat how I could get some RPGMaker games running on it. I may finally give Yume Nikki some serious time.

I might get a MacBook Pro; apparently, it remains completely silent while handling my usual workload: altchans, programming, and music production.

i want to spend money on a trip to place where the leaves actually change in the autumn and it snows in the winter

Bought a model plane to build for the weekend

>>19407
We are troubled by the same predicament, sushi.
I find the autumn palette so cosy and inspiring.
I wish you comfiness for the seasons to come.

>>19381
one thing i bought after seeing this guy's video is a pair of IEMs. i am very impressed by their sound quality and the passive isolation is quite good as well. with so many amazing advancements in technology i wonder why bluetooth is still so bad

>>11943
> Do not ask what you can buy to become comfy, ask what you can get rid of to become comfy.
This is the ideal I wished to attain, but have been unable to. It seems now isn't quite yet the time when I can let go of what it material and become a hut man.
Perhaps the idea in my mind was simply to austere and cruel to my own self, the more minimal I tried to live, the more miserable I became.
This is not to say that material possessions are the source of joy, but that I may have been seeking such disconnection for flawed reasons.

>>19407
what about Neptune?

>>19287
Yeah I'll probably never buy a laptop again. I have a tablet that uses a computer OS, so with a folding keyboard it does everything I'd want a laptop to do. Or I can mount it and pretend it's a desktop or even just a monitor or digital picture, which is a pretty sleek setup. It reminds me of how those mac pcs are, but smaller and portable.

Today I spent almost $150 on the most comfortable pair of sandals I've ever wore. I have chronic back and joint pain so I hope this helps while I get used to walking around more again now that I've moved back to a city. I regret being as frugal as I have with shoes over the years now. It seems uncharacteristic of me too since I always put a lot of thought into good ergonomics in other areas like beds and office chairs but I've just been painfully walking around in poorly-fitting ratty shoes with no support for years.

Don't neglect your feet, Sushi!

absolutely lifechanging - usb c clothing shaver. all my socks look pristine now

A mint plant in a pot

>>19678
Arch support gives you weak arches. People evolved without shoes. The problem more likely is stiff soles or the way many shoes slope forward putting your feet in an unnatural position.

Are mechanical keyboards worth it or are they just gaymer hype? I've heard people say they are good for your health and ergonomically better. I went down to the store to try out a cheap one and while the typing experience was fun, the keys were so high I'm basically lifting my wrists above the board which probably wouldn't feel good after a couple hours of intense typing.

>>20074
They are just more fun to type on. I don't think there is any other advantage than the feedback they give. Certainly not "health"-wise. Budget ones are usually noisy and bulky, so I went for a pricier low profile Keychron. I am perfectly happy with it, but thinking about a wrist pad for additional comfort. If it feels umcomfortable, don't even think about getting used to it.

>>20075
Are keychron boards really worth it?

>>20084
I found the Keychron K3 Max meets all my requirements - it's quiet, feels nice to type on, has a sturdy aluminum frame, and is lightweight. The 2.4GHz connectivity is more reliable than BT, and switching between devices is almost instant. If you are on a budget, I’d recommend Epomaker and its sister brands.

>>16825
whoops, went a bit past 1 year later, but better a late update than no update.
i was sharing a master bedroom with two others at this last reply, but now i have my own space again after one of our roommates moved out. this reply won't be as much of a quick list of random things, but more of a "here's what i've gotten and done personally in the last year"

couple of big things to consider getting if you haven't:

- curtains. you can get curtain rods from most department stores and hang them up with the curtain of your choice. if you are renting and can't drill into the wall, look into either command hooks (they make ones specifically sized for curtain rods) or if you have vertical blinds look for "no-no" brackets that hang from the railing. get sheer curtains if you want to diffuse some natural light into your room in the daytime, or blackout curtains if you have trouble with outside light at night.
- a lamp or two, ideally at least a floor lamp and a table lamp on opposite ends of the room. having that bright ceiling light in your room always on can cause eye strain and isn't very pleasing to have lighting your room full-blast, the first thing i bought when i first got a job was a table lamp with a usb port to charge my phone and i still have it next to my bed nearly 10 years later

and some smaller ones:

- thriftbooks is a great place to get books for cheap if you're like me and primarily read on an e-reader but have a bookshelf that needs filling out, or you just can't afford brand new books (they have manga as well, in case you're wondering)
- old shelves, display cases, working electronics, etc. from thrift stores. i recently got a nice wooden display case to go next to my tv, as well as an old GE brand clock-radio. i may not use the alarm part but i do get some use out of the radio part when i want a break from my computer.
- a planner. i said "notebook" in my first reply, but this one is just as useful. you might not fill it out with lots of details, but that's okay. even just having your work schedule is a good start. it lets you have a physical mark of what you've done so far. fill it in with stuff you're proud to have done on that day so you can look back at the end of the year.
- get "vaguely-holiday" decor for very cheap after a holiday and add/remove stuff on it to make it work all year round. i got some wooden blue-cap mushrooms that have some red holly berries to have a christmas-y look. i just took the berries off and now i have it on my shelf full time.
- nalgene water bottle, been trying to cut back on sodas and having an easy-to-clean 1-liter water bottle that i can put the occasional mio drink mix into has been phenomenal. there are other brands of course, i just like nalgene because they have the cap attached to the bottle (which also acts as a great handle) and are safe for hot and cold drinks, so i put hot tea in there sometimes
- throw blankets. i got a cheap polar-fleece blanket from target that at first i thought had a gaudy pattern to it but ended up loving it once i put it on my bed. my cats love polar-fleece material so taking the time to make the bed and lay that blanket down for them to lay on is a nice way to stick to a morning routine and make the bed every morning.
- printed photos. easiest way to liven up your space is to populate some of the more bare spots with photos you took. my ex used "freeprints" once after my ferret passed away and got printed copies of all the digital photos we had of him, and a few years later i used the same company to get prints of my cats' photos and some of the photos i've taken while out on hikes. i then got some cheap but nice looking frames from a craft store and some wall-mounting putty and placed the framed ones on my shelf and stuck some pet photos above my bed with the putty.
- wax melter. seems obvious to some but very easy to overlook. get a simple one and a few nice scented waxes. get some cotton balls as well, they're the easiest way to soak up old wax.

>>16825
>>20993
(had to split this post in 2 for being too long, oops!)

and some good practices to consider:

- cordon off individual spaces and respect the boundaries you've set, don't make your space a "catch-all".
this one only really works if you have the space for it or feel comfortable enough outside of your personal space (i know that feeling all too well), but try not to make your room an "all-room" where you do everything from eat, game, watch things, work on stuff, sleep, etc. i can't really explain it easily myself so i recommend watching cgp-grey's "spaceship you" and "7 ways to maximize misery" videos. they've been pretty helpful, even if i don't follow half of the recommendations all the time.
- completely rearrange your room from time to time. flip the bed to the other side, put your desk in a different corner, turn that 2x3 cube organizer on its side if you can, move that shelf into the closet. if you feel like time goes by too fast, it's because everything is blurring together from how "samey" everything is. if you change up how things are even slightly, your mind will make better note of it after that change. even making change outside of just moving furniture around can help: take a different route home from work every once in a while, go to a different store than you do normally, walk the dog a couple blocks over on a different street.

that's about all i got for now, if i think of anything else in the coming days i'll add another reply, but hopefully this list helps as much as i hope the last two lists have. cheers, sushis!

Got a nice reliable box fan for the upcoming summer

I bought a brass tea kettle. Its not as heavy as it looks.

Invested in a portable grill! Folds up into a suitcase shape.
Now I can grill & chill pretty much anywhere.
33cl beer for size reference.

>>20074
One advantage is that they last longer. Regular rubber dome keyboards can get kinda mushy feeling after a while. I have yet to experience mechanical ones degrading on me.

money. buy more money.

>>22406
cool grill!

>>18701
What were you wearing at home before? Jeans? That's insane.

>>22407
Forex trading can be exciting but does not seem very comfy.

Perhaps buying silver would be pleasant?

It has been very hot out, and then I remembered fans exist, so I am buying a clip-on desk fan for my office.

>>22466
Not that poster, but for a couple of years I never wore pants at home at all. Just socks, tshirt, underwear and a morning robe.

>>22519
I already have a fan (two actually, a white one as well but I can't really show that at the same time) from that store. scary

>>22519
>>22520
pretty fan, I guess rolls have similar taste

If you drink tea or coffee daily it can be worth it to get a nice quality cup you really like both ergonomically and aesthetically. Makes a big difference since it's something you use so often.

Replace broken items. Maybe obvious but it really does make a difference. Had a broken ceiling lamp for years now, just bare lightbulbs sticking out. Bought a new one months ago but kept postponing cause I didn't really think it'd matter that much. Sure did now that I installed it. Feels really cozy in here now.

Also just a personal kinda comfy purchase, ordered some pipe tobacco. Gotten much too expensive for me nowadays and I already smoked up most of the stuff I had that I liked so I've just shelved that interest. Came across some on a clearance sale at half the usual price per tin, so I got a few. Figuring I'll save them for the future, open sparingly maybe a few years apart. Also got a cheap pipe with a much smaller bowl than my old ones, to eke out the stash further.

Considering picking up a portable (pocket sized) radio.
On one hand, you can use just about anything for radio these days. Built into your phone, almost all mp3-players have built in radio too. Can stream net-radio when you're at the PC.
On the other, it has a certain feeling to have a separate unit for just that. Purpose built interface, probably better speaker, still have battery left on your phone if you run the radio dry. Doesn't spark the same interaction triggers as a smartphone/computer either, check on websites/apps and so on.

Still very much undecided.

Go a portable CD-walkman for music while walking; it plays mp3s, so it's good!