Started up World after a multi-year hiatus. 

Very satisfying to hit this on the 2nd try:

Wordle 1,816 2/6

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Not sure where I picked it up from. It’s super tiny and more annoying than painful. I didn’t feel it at first, tried using a tweezer to remove it but the splinter seems to have healed over or underneath my skin so I’m unable to remove it easily.

I’m hoping my body pushes it out over time. Or, as part of weightlifting, the callus will fall out on its own. Let’s see!

Words fall from your mouth like shit from an ass.

Aiming to finish The Martian this week. My goal this year is to finish a book (or comic) a month. For January and February, I finished Maus I and II. So I’m a month behind. Feels great to be reading again, and settling into a nighttime routine.

My gym’s cafeteria, which serves commercial tenants, is offering a $10 lunch special today. The special includes a chicken dish, and there’s also a complimentary fruit smoothie to celebrate Earth Day. Delicious!

Today when boarding the Muni at Union Square, the turnstile didn't accept my Apple Pay Clipper Card so the young man behind me asked to walk past me and -- viola -- the turnstiles opened for him without payment! I quickly followed behind him but we both watched the train close its doors and depart the station. We waited 10 mins for the next train. The ride was pleasant until we arrived at the station right before 4th and King when two ticket inspectors walked onto the train. At this point, I knew I was going to get caught for non-payment and was starting to think to whether to exit the station before the doors closed but I hesitated. 

As luck would it, the first ticket inspector was caught up with the young man while the second ticket inspector walked past me and into the next cabin. I had about 30 seconds until the next station. As the first ticket inspector was demanding the young man's ID, and we entered 4th and King station, I quickly exited and popped into another cabin and quickly tapped my Clipper card. 

I feel bad for the young man who took the so-called "bullet", however, there is some leniency in SF. There are certain criteria where someone does not have to pay the $120 fee, which is considered an administrative fee and not a crime so it doesn't go on someone's personal record. 

#running

Recipe 1. The Instant Pot Cycle * Setup: Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot liner and place the steam trivet inside. * Loading: Place your cold eggs carefully on the trivet in a single layer. * Pressure: Close the lid and set the valve to "Sealing." Cook on Manual/High Pressure for 2 minutes. * Venting: Perform an Immediate Quick Release (QR) the second the timer hits zero. Do not let them sit for even 30 seconds of natural release.

2. The Thermal Shock * Transfer: Use a slotted spoon to move eggs immediately into a large bowl filled with ice and water. * Cooling: Let them rest for 10 minutes. This stops the internal cooking process that would otherwise solidify the yolk. * Peeling: Gently crack the shells and peel the eggs while they are submerged in the water; the pressure of the water helps separate the membrane from the white.

3. Marinade Assembly * Base Liquids: In a sealable glass container, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup honey, and 1–2 tablespoons of rice vinegar until the honey is fully dissolved. * Aromatics: Stir in 3 finely sliced green onions and 2 cloves of minced garlic. * Spicy Variant: To make the spicy version, add 3–4 sliced Thai bird's eye chilies and 1 tablespoon of Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) to the mixture.

4. Infusion and Serving * Submersion: Place the peeled eggs into the marinade. If they float, place a folded paper towel on top of the liquid to ensure the tops of the eggs stay hydrated and colored. * Refrigeration: Secure the lid and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours. * Plate: Serve halved over warm white rice, topped with a spoonful of the marinade and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil.