Felt this one in my soul ... except the part about ketchup on a cantaloupe. Like for real, is that an actual thing? But all the rest of it made me squirm a little because it's me... it's all me and I literally just had a talk with myself last night that went like this... "why are you so uninspired lately, Julie? Are you bored? Scared? Depressed? Tired?... what is actually wrong with you! Maybe you should start seeing a therapist again, because you're living life at a fcking 2 right now... " and that's 2 out of 100, which is really depressing.
I love your writing so much Ash... it makes me feel seen.
I came here to write the exact same message. I want to print this out and put it on my wall but I think I'm going to leave out the ketchup on cantaloupe part... I don't want to manifest that 😂
1. a really hot pan , like wait for it to get uncomfortably hot.
2.Room temperature (ish) meat , don’t fry it right out the fridge , let it sit on the counter a while.
(Don’t crowd the pan, do that and it cools the pan ruining everything.)
3. Make sure the steak is dry, wipe off any liquids, juices etc. You want it dry or it boils on the surface instead of creating the maillard effect.
4. Dont flip it until the surface is charred to “delicious”, this is why it needs to be really hot cause you want the surface charred but the meat inside still rare enough.
5. It just needs salt. Don’t fck around with spices.
6. Better to undercook. Then let rest in tin foil.
No, but really! These are SUCH good instructions - can you pls just write this whole thing as its own cookbook called "MEAT MAGIC???" Then again we might have some interesting SEO concerns hahaha
JESUS ALL-CAPS-F-WORD CHRIST THIS IS THE KIND OF ENERGY I NEED TO BLAST OUT OF MY OWN (LAMER THAN ANKLE SOCKS WITH FLIPFLOPS) EXCUSES I USE TO KEEP MYSELF IN 'PLAYING IT SAFE MODE'.
In summation, thank you for the firecracker to my bumhole. I'm currently quaking, but I know it's past time to launch the me that's been suffocating whilst waiting 'until everything is perfect' to do what I'm meant to do.
Oh my gosh I needed to hear this. And I am already regretting letting my Spring Break vacay derail my sign up intentions for Selfish School. I need this ass kicking all the days for my business. Looking forward to when you open for another round!
Ketchup on cantaloupe? Well, OK then, let's just try it! 😜 People in my focus group keep trying to get me to be more conventional, find the why and fill the need and solve the problem with boring old argyle socks but ones that resist getting holes in them or something practical that every Joe Shmo will buy. But by doing the opposite I can feel yeh, I'm going in the right direction
You are too sweet, Jane! I actually have a creative writing company that does workshops + DIY kits—with a very exciting 30-day newsletter writing course launching in T minus 1 day! LOOK OUT, BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🎉 https://www.meatandhair.com/
Yeah, who puts ketchup on cantaloupe? That's gross.
But, you made me remember that when I was a kid, I made some vows regarding what I would or wouldn't do, for the rest of my life.
Like vowing to never say things that were hurtful and untrue when I was mad at someone. Later, I changed it to not (purposely) say hurtful things even if they were true.
(To this day, sometimes I have trouble telling someone something even if they should be told, if I know it's going to hurt them.)
Another thing I vowed to myself is that, since time was going to go on anyway, no matter what, I may as well use it to improve myself, learn things, practice skills, anything to not waste it.
So far I've been faithful to myself on both counts. There's prolly other vows I made to myself, but since it's almost 3 am, it's close to my bed time. So, I'll excuse myself. Seeya at 6 am.
Felt this one in my soul ... except the part about ketchup on a cantaloupe. Like for real, is that an actual thing? But all the rest of it made me squirm a little because it's me... it's all me and I literally just had a talk with myself last night that went like this... "why are you so uninspired lately, Julie? Are you bored? Scared? Depressed? Tired?... what is actually wrong with you! Maybe you should start seeing a therapist again, because you're living life at a fcking 2 right now... " and that's 2 out of 100, which is really depressing.
I love your writing so much Ash... it makes me feel seen.
Well, I can tell you one thing for certain: you're a good writer, Julie, because this line in your bio just killed me:
"In high school I defined cool.. as an adult I'm lucky to shower once a week."
😆 WHY IS LIFE SO HARD
I came here to write the exact same message. I want to print this out and put it on my wall but I think I'm going to leave out the ketchup on cantaloupe part... I don't want to manifest that 😂
Me either! And yet my brain just WENT THERE
Principles for good steak.
1. a really hot pan , like wait for it to get uncomfortably hot.
2.Room temperature (ish) meat , don’t fry it right out the fridge , let it sit on the counter a while.
(Don’t crowd the pan, do that and it cools the pan ruining everything.)
3. Make sure the steak is dry, wipe off any liquids, juices etc. You want it dry or it boils on the surface instead of creating the maillard effect.
4. Dont flip it until the surface is charred to “delicious”, this is why it needs to be really hot cause you want the surface charred but the meat inside still rare enough.
5. It just needs salt. Don’t fck around with spices.
6. Better to undercook. Then let rest in tin foil.
MARRY ME.
No, but really! These are SUCH good instructions - can you pls just write this whole thing as its own cookbook called "MEAT MAGIC???" Then again we might have some interesting SEO concerns hahaha
Read it three times. Love. Thank you.
GOOOD LARRRRD, I needed this. I'm living a terrible gut-eating phase of the sunken cost effect.
Sunken costs are like monsters clawing at you in a pit of quicksand! TOTALLY GET IT.
JESUS ALL-CAPS-F-WORD CHRIST THIS IS THE KIND OF ENERGY I NEED TO BLAST OUT OF MY OWN (LAMER THAN ANKLE SOCKS WITH FLIPFLOPS) EXCUSES I USE TO KEEP MYSELF IN 'PLAYING IT SAFE MODE'.
In summation, thank you for the firecracker to my bumhole. I'm currently quaking, but I know it's past time to launch the me that's been suffocating whilst waiting 'until everything is perfect' to do what I'm meant to do.
Ugh, I'm a perfectionist too! Gotta battle that little asshole daily. 😆
Reading this and feeling a big kick in the ass to stop talking and just do the damn thing. You are gold Ash. Thank you.
Oh my gosh I needed to hear this. And I am already regretting letting my Spring Break vacay derail my sign up intentions for Selfish School. I need this ass kicking all the days for my business. Looking forward to when you open for another round!
I can't WAIT. Also, the brand "But I'm a Therapist" is too good!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤩 LOVE.
Literally eating a chicken quesadilla for breakfast as I read this.
If there's a chicken quesadilla anywhere in my fridge, it's in trouble.
Ketchup on cantaloupe? Well, OK then, let's just try it! 😜 People in my focus group keep trying to get me to be more conventional, find the why and fill the need and solve the problem with boring old argyle socks but ones that resist getting holes in them or something practical that every Joe Shmo will buy. But by doing the opposite I can feel yeh, I'm going in the right direction
Such a good piece, my friend
Such a great read - thank you!
Amen
Super read. A kick up the bum, much needed 😜 I wanna your secret sauce Ash on how you keep writing such thought provoking and amusing articles???
You are too sweet, Jane! I actually have a creative writing company that does workshops + DIY kits—with a very exciting 30-day newsletter writing course launching in T minus 1 day! LOOK OUT, BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🎉 https://www.meatandhair.com/
sounds intriguing, just signed up, cheers Ash
You are a fucking godsend goddess! What would this crazy world do without you Ash? xoxo
Awesome man! Thank you!!!
Yeah, who puts ketchup on cantaloupe? That's gross.
But, you made me remember that when I was a kid, I made some vows regarding what I would or wouldn't do, for the rest of my life.
Like vowing to never say things that were hurtful and untrue when I was mad at someone. Later, I changed it to not (purposely) say hurtful things even if they were true.
(To this day, sometimes I have trouble telling someone something even if they should be told, if I know it's going to hurt them.)
Another thing I vowed to myself is that, since time was going to go on anyway, no matter what, I may as well use it to improve myself, learn things, practice skills, anything to not waste it.
So far I've been faithful to myself on both counts. There's prolly other vows I made to myself, but since it's almost 3 am, it's close to my bed time. So, I'll excuse myself. Seeya at 6 am.