Oh man, I feel that. My first place was a 1980s time capsule. I spent a whole weekend just pulling up orange shag carpet, only to find even uglier linoleum underneath. The charm is real, but so is the surprise wiring. Still, wouldn't trade it for some bland box.

Funny, I've always felt like messy stars make the whole image look cheap, even if the nebula is nice. It's like having a great painting in a busted frame.

Yeah checking your fit is key, but @uma_taylor47, what about checking how your shoes fit after a few miles when your feet swell up? I always pack a second pair of socks and loosen the laces partway through because my feet get bigger. That's the real test a lot of people forget.

The spare tire thing is a good point. But if you keep driving on the spare forever, you're gonna have a bad time. Moving the date is a good first step, but you gotta check your budget too. It's not hiding the problem, it's just moving the goalpost to a better spot on the field.

Actually saw him working at the new food court.