Things I should know by now, but don’t
Tater tots: no matter how hungry I am, I’m only going to eat about 6 at a time, so there’s no need to empty half the bag onto the baking sheet.
Keeping time: yes, I’m perfectly capable of checking the clock every now and again, but it doesn’t mean I will. Set a timer!
Choosing battles: even if he is annoying, wrong, stupid, and lying, nothing you say will make the situation any better. Just let it go.
Tivo: just because it’s been recorded, doesn’t mean that I have to watch it. In fact, if it gets erased before I get to it, nothing really bad happens. No need to stress out about it.
Podcasts and blogs: see above for Tivo.
Magazines: I don’t ever read them. Stop resubscribing.
Clutter: “just in case” is not a good enough reason to hold onto it. Throw it out.