Sorry if there is a misunderstanding, but what I meant is that I feel like manga has not hit the mainstream in the west so generally people will not hear about any particular manga unless they have a friend who is really into mangas.

You might have a different experience. I basically don’t know anyone who frequently reads mangas. Some people might follow one or two mangas because they watch the anime (eg. One piece) but they will usually not read any other mangas.

Bed bugs… and possibly roaches (only the species that infest homes).

If you ever had to deal with an infestation, you know the psychological damage it can give you. I’m sure it can give you PTSD as well.

This is cooking advice.

If you struggle with cooking or find that you mess up often, try preparing all of the individual ingredients before you start cooking. Eg. measure, wash, cut every ingredient. Apparently this practice is called mise en place.

If you ever watch a cooking video and it looks so effortless this is probably why. It was a game changer back when I was learning to cook. Suddenly it felt like I could make every recipe with ease.

This practice has drawbacks as it could dirty more dishes and increase cook times but it allows you to tackle most dishes at your own pace. I definitely recommend it whenever you make something new for the first time.

Goodnight Punpun

It’s a manga so if you are in the west it’s already going to be obscure. It’s also pretty messed up so it might not be for everyone, but if you are able to stomach it and read it, man is it amazing. It has very little anime bs that a lot of anime/manga suffer from; it’s not a shonen, it’s aimed at an older audience. It is very well written. The art is amazing. I could go on, but I think it’s best enjoyed blind.

It’s 13 volumes, but you can binge it in a day (not recommended). It has a lot of dialog so a lot more reading than most manga.

If you are not sure about the manga, read the first chapter. I think it sets the tone well for the rest of the series.

Like a lot of great things, I wish I could read the manga again for the first time.

Costco, Credit cards (assuming you can get your moneys worth).

On the nerdier side, Nabu casa, VPS.

And on the mundane, internet.