Oh man overlay was my crutch too, felt that one hard.

Ngl you probably could've gotten more if you sold them online yourself.

Wait, has nobody mentioned that the brand you pick can totally change how you hold the phone? I found that out the hard way. Those clip-on lens systems are great for image quality, but you have to think about the case you're using and how the lens mounts to the phone. Some brands just use a little magnet ring that you stick on, and if your phone case is thick or has a weird lip, the thing can just fall off when you grab for it. Your mileage may vary, but I swear the mounting method is way more important for real-world use than the glass quality in a lot of cases. I'd rather have a slightly blurry shot than a perfectly clear one of the ground because my lens popped off while I was trying to get a photo.

I read about old schools of lock picking that used to just pass down techniques through family trades before locksmithing got standardized. Always wondered if the old ways actually work better or if it's just romanticizing the past. Your mom sounds like she knows exactly what kind of trouble that knowledge can get you into lol.

Man I had that same stubborn streak but with oscillating tools. I was over here cutting out drywall patches with a jab saw and a utility knife like a caveman for years. My brother finally shoved his Fein into my hand when I was trimming out a window in an old cinder block bathroom. Cut that metal latch plate clean off in like 30 seconds with zero dust. I went out and bought one that same afternoon and now I use it for everything from cutting pvc to trimming door jambs. It's embarrassing how long I fought it lol.