Forced fun in a sweaty crowd sounds like a family time fail to me. Real memories happen at home, not waiting in line for autographs. Maybe your sister just wants normal time with you.

Lol but seriously, was it actually a huge project or just felt huge in the moment? Sometimes we freak out over stuff that's not that deep. Like, was it your actual thesis or just a big homework assignment? The hourly saves sound overkill unless you're literally coding the next big thing or doing heart surgery plans.

That protein filler trick reminded me of when my aunt used egg whites on her hair before dyeing it. It worked for a while, but then her hair got really dry, so she stopped.