Honestly that sounds kind of productive though... a clean kitchen is worth one broken scale. Late night caffeine chaos can lead to good things sometimes.

Review your lease agreement for any clauses about tenant conduct that might harm the property. If it's silent, you might need to have a tough conversation about balancing his rights with the mall's reputation. How much has the boycott talk actually affected foot traffic for the other shops?

Wait, SIX MONTHS of adjustments? That is an UNREAL amount of time to spend on a single gown. I can't even imagine the level of detail and patience required for that process. It must have been like sculpting a masterpiece from fabric. The CLIENT must have been incredibly dedicated to see it through.

Love that you're doing components instead of full plates, it totally defeats the 'meal prep blues' where everything tastes the same by Wednesday lol. I found it actually cuts down my decision fatigue after work because the foundational stuff is ready, but I still get to be creative with sauces and seasonings on the spot. It makes leftovers feel way more intentional, like a choose-your-own-adventure dinner. The only real tip is to keep a couple killer condiments in rotation, a good chili crisp or a quick lemon herb dressing makes those grains and veggies new every single time.

Seriously... those tutorials probably gloss over the "oh god, what is that" moment. Shadowing means you see the creative swearing that comes with a stuck camera. Nothing beats learning from someone who's been elbow-deep in literal nonsense.