Nice! Honestly, that feeling of catching up is huge (way bigger than any diploma on a wall, sometimes). You built real security, and that's a win no one can take from you.

Try finishing it under the broiler for a minute or two after the bath. The high heat can crisp the skin without overcooking the delicate flesh. It's a bit of a dance but it works.

Yeah, that's smart. What was the last thing you saw a preview for that totally saved you, @diana_grant? I feel like half the time the trailer shows the only good parts and the rest is boring.

Just scribe the curve onto cardboard first for a perfect template.

Wait, you can use a chalk line for that? I always thought they were just for carpentry. That's actually genius, way better than dealing with a saggy string all day.