My buddy's pineapple ferment hit its peak at 7 days last summer, that bright acidity completely vanished after another week in the cellar.

No irritation from physical scrubs? That sounds impossible given the abrasive nature of those products. I've never met anyone who didn't regret using them regularly. Your experience is an anomaly.

Found driving meditative when I stopped trying to clear my mind.

My friend at a tech startup had her phone buzzing with emails all night. She developed insomnia and anxiety before finally setting hard boundaries. What seems minor to some can genuinely wreck your well being over time.

Sam's quick turnaround from disgust to craving is pretty dramatic. That kind of reaction often points to a surprisingly addictive flavor profile. What exactly did he say convinced him to go back for more?