Grinding my own beans before every cup is the biggest game changer for me.
If you are considering getting a grinder, the best "budget" bur grinder I've used is the Baratza encore (ESP model). I put budget in quotes because it's still expensive IMO, but a good value for under $400
Edit: and I use an Aeropress to actually brew my coffee (using the inverted method)
Is there a pair of open-back headphones you'd recommend for watching TV? Sometimes there's a lot of noise in my apartment and turning up the TV just adds to the problem rather than helping me hear it better (especially voices instead of the annoying background music or noisy action scenes)
I am firmly in thread-OP's boat and wanted to disagree with you, but I searched my email/sms comment history to find examples of when I used "i.e." (to refute you) and you're right: I could have been more concise in every single instance.
I often used "i.e." to essentially repeat myself.. to "drive the point home", much like I'm doing right now.
It's something I actually hate about myself, that I ramble on and on when I've already made my point. Sorry to everyone that read this entire comment.. I promise I'm working on it.
So cute!! Are these both Russian blues? 🥰