There’s a lot to consider with this prompt. Depending on the crust and baking method, you could really mess this up!

I suppose something else to consider is if you’re ordering this pizza or making it yourself at home with whatever equipment you have at your disposal.

That being said, MY two key takeaways from the prompt are centered around the integrity. Add too many solid/dense toppings and you run the risk of underbaking the crust. Add too much cheese and/or greasy toppings and the pizza turns into a puddle of grease. You have to strike a good balance.

To answer the prompt about picking toppings to maximize value? Probably lots of cheese and bacon on a thick crust, baked extra long to make certain the crust is fully baked and sturdy enough for the impending deluge of greasy goodness. Just keeping it simple.

I’m sure there are some aspects of how I look that affect how I act throughout the day in ways I don’t even realize, but I can say for certain that there are definitely things I consciously recognize as well. Do I know how to describe any of these things, though?

The answer is “not really.”

I know the prompt is asking for a “typical response” style, but honestly it really depends on the type of threat and situation.

My typical response might actually be trying to de-escalate the situation so everyone can go on their way. Otherwise, I might be walking away from the situation unless the threat isn’t directed at me, then I observe until there may be a need for me to jump in and de-escalate.

I’m much more inclined toward peace than fighting.

It really is just a silly thing. My roommates have a toddler, so we have the living room TV running kids shows on YouTube round the clock.

Hearing the same things on repeat for days on end in a common area reminds me of when I lived with my brother and his wife, and we had my nephew’s favorite movie on repeat (he loved The Lorax). After a while, we had the whole movie memorized and the songs stuck in our heads. Now, it’s happening again with shows like Yo Gabba Gabba! and Cocomelon.

I can only hide from it so much.

For the things I miss, I can sum it up pretty succinctly with “life was simpler” back in highschool. There was a set schedule, I got to spend time with friends, and I didn’t have to worry about bills (or other major adult responsibilities).

What I don’t miss: the drama, the emotional rollercoaster and uncertainty with relationships, and homework. I REALLY don’t miss homework, and yet I look back on it all now and think about how easy it really was compared to the things I have to deal with as an adult. Yes, homework was boring, but oftentimes so is the work that goes into just living and doing your job as an adult. Research and education for yourself so you can do your job isn’t much different.

Adulting sucks, but there are perks that you can’t get in highschool. So, I don’t miss highschool all that much, given all the things I can do nowadays.