There are many profound discoveries that come your way as a phd student. I realized that I recently invented something of great strategic importance. The Junk Food box. Over time I realized that every now and then when I visit a less frequently explored corner of my house I discover junk food that I hadn't eaten. Most of the time, it would be very nearly expiring. Had I known it was there, I would have liked to snack on it. 

The junk food box is a great invention - its this box, a large cardboard box - that sits in my living room that has all my junk food. You should try it sometime - despite how simple it sounds, it works great. Now not only do I know where all my junk food and save me the trouble of searching, I have come to appreciate the fact that I don't waste as much.Also there is a quiet a bit more of variety immediately available. Plus you come up with all sorts of ideas. I recently mixed moong dal, cashews, cheetos and diced some onions in. Ah!