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What's the worst non-Fiverr thing that happened to you today?

#1

We do have lives outside of Fiverr, don’t we? And life can be tiresome. Today, I thought it would be nice to have an omelette with cheese and spinach mushroom innards. It was delicious, thanks for asking.

However, a jumping spider (this means exactly what you fear) had foolishly jumped into my oil jug and drowned. I did accidentally fry the spider to a crisp as I went around screaming.

I then threw the fried spider and oil away, and started again with a new oil bottle.

I still irrationally believe the old bottle may have hints of spider poo and/or other spider stuff, and will no longer cook from it (until I absentmindedly forget and discover the greatest cooking innovation of 2016).

So, what’s your trouble?

#2

If that’s the extent of your non-Fiverr “trouble” you have a great life indeed.

#3

I can assure you that potential spider omelets horrify me!

#4

I have a trouble free life as well, come to think of it…cooking, cleaning, washing, gardening and even driving on rare occasions…everything is taken care of by others (labor is cheap in India)…all I do is get up, have something to eat, write articles, visit the Indian version of Starbucks close to my house once a day, write articles again, watch a bit of CNN or sports or Stephen Colbert/Jimmy Kimmel, sleep. Repeat. Not much human interaction though.

#5

There’s many in the west who’d love to retain their lifestyle yet messily combine it with yours, ya know.

#6

Yeah, I am perfectly happy, but I need to exercise…that’s the only thing…no point in making all this money if I end up spending everything on medical bills when I am in my 40s or 50s…

#7

Being a financially independent single guy in his 30s has its benefits.

#8

Are you another flabby writer? I have vague intentions to go “for a walk” or even watch and follow a Youtube video but…

…I’d rather just eat a quick snack. Go for it! I’m 34 and I think you’re around my age… it’s all downhill from here with our health, my friend. I might just hold back to that last cheesy scone though. Be a shame not to.

#9

My Indian friend tells me friends who visit USA from India are horrified that we have to do every day chores for ourselves and are eager to rush back to India.

#10

well in terms of real estate, men go up in value as compared to women as they age. You should work that angle.

#11

@misscrystal: lol chores sorts the men out from the boys!

#12

The spider omelette does sound like a nightmare. I’ve had a remarkably restful day without difficulties aside from the aforementioned barrage of spam. Orders have been slow the past few days so I’ve caught up on some much needed R & R.

#13

True, you are right.

#14

That’s a very good point. I thought in India a well off man could select a pretty young lady and simply offer her family something for her, or hire a matchmaker to make an introduction. It sounds simple.

#15

Glad to hear it–all skills need a rest. I did spot the spider in the oil before cooking but I spent a few minutes being a complete wuss about it.

#16

Haha…in India, men need to have a regular job in a software company or financial services firm to have any value…so I’m out of the market, and have no expectations.

#17

It’s not just about being wealthy…it’s about having a regular job.

#18

I’m a wuss too about crawling things indoors. I need to get another cat.

#19

Arranged marriages were a thing in the west too. I couldn’t speak for the current situation regarding it now in India though.

#20

India is a whole subcontinent will millions of diverse people though. There’s huge differences between NYC and uh… some town in Utah, just as it would be with Delhi v some rural local hub/market town.

Do you think it would be fair to say there’s a new Indian ‘raj’ emerging? I can’t agree with that anymore than I think it’s awesome that San Francisco has a huge homeless population and underpaid workers (for the city) while the rich feast.