Three years? That swollen battery had to be twice that old.

The 1/16 inch reveal is actually the standard for most pre-hung doors, so you're on the right track there. But sanding casing edges to match wall curves can sometimes cause the joints to gap worse over time if the wood expands and contracts. Instead of sanding the casing itself, have you tried using a contour gauge to trace the wall's shape onto the casing before cutting? It saves material and keeps the edges crisp.

okay but like hear me out. the "milestone" thing is a trap our brains set for us. we think 10k means something because it's a round number, but really that 500 words after days of nada? that's the actual victory. the real accomplishment is breaking through the wall, not just hitting a number on a counter. i once had a 300 word day after a whole week of nothing and it felt like i'd run a marathon. the 10k mark was just a number i passed on the way to the next blank page. it's like the difference between getting a participation trophy and actually winning the game.