Things that are nice but not worth the hassle

[CrabbityRabbit]

I made sweet potato gnocci for dinner yesterday from scratch. They were lovely. But they also covered both me and my kitchen with a thick layer of orange gloop that took ages to scrub off. And the gnocci were all funny shapes since they were too sticky to roll out properly. I shan't bother again.

In the same category I put properly decorating the house for Christmas/Halloween. I love decor but can only just be arsed to decorate the tree/carve a pumpkin. So they are the only things that get done despite the fact I would love a house covered head to foot in fairy lights/skeletons.

A decent skincare routine. Can barely remember/be arsed to slap on a moisturiser most nights let alone toner, eye cream or anything of that ilk. Am convinced I would have dewy, glowing skin ala a South Korean skincare advert if only I could be bothered to use 39 different products every day.

Anything else?

Shaving. I can't remember the last time I shaved. I'm single and I mostly wear trousers

Any recipe using yeast. Hanging baskets. Knitting. Small pets in cages.

I made hot cross buns once and agree they are not worth the faff.

DP BBQs so no faff for me and he seems to enjoy it. Came back from work once to a surprise BBQ already lit so that was nice.

I also love parties. Prefer hosting to going to others as like my house and not having to schlep across the city while drunk and knackered. Can see my enjoyment diminishing as I get older and more cantankerous.

I have never eaten a kipper.

I once made home made hot cross buns. Total faff, took ages, cost more and tasted worse than the ones from Aldi.

Oh yes, I made them once too. Then burned the bloody things. They were shiny, like they'd been polished. I was so cross I threw them out the back door.

Taking the kids for a special day out because all they do is fight and moan.

Making cakes, so good when they are made at home but I just can't do it without using every cooking utensil and 40 spoons making a right mess.

Fruit

I love apples, peaches, pears and apricots but don’t really like the skin it’s just too much effort to peel

Nights out. Happy with just a meal and a few drinks, going to a bar after is too much hassle I would rather be at home watching Netflix

adventurous sex no no it’s just not quite the same when you are older