// origin: late-night, still tired from the last trip
(1) Boil the water. Let it scream like your inner voice.
(2) Crush the ramen into shards, and toast them in oil until they go golden brown.
(3) Add water, seasoning, and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
(4) Stir, but don’t look at the mess. Just let it simmer.
(5) Boil until it’s barely edible. Savor the heat, if not the flavor.
(6) Optionally — toss in leftover scraps to make it feel like you’ve done something today.