Google maps has this pretty good feature on gauging whether or not it's busy. I was hoping to go to the grocery store right now and checked how busy it was. Usually the location is highlighted with a purple circle and labeled "as busy as it gets." This will help anyone going out and about in Houston.

If you do head out, please be kind to the workers and wear your masks. No one wants to start the new year sick with covid.

I stumbled upon this post by Chris Shepherd today. I've never been to his restaurants or know much about him except that he's a chef in houston, but he makes a good point. Asking for free food in exchange for an Instagram post when most restaurants have had to lay off workers and most (if not every single person who's been laid off because of the current situation) of those workers having issues with unemployment assistance, it's very insensitive at a time like this.

I searched the subreddit for previous posts but nothing matched what I'm looking for, unless I just didn't search in the right manner again.

Anyways, I am in search of a desk and wasn't sure how well stocked IKEA is. Everything I liked online was sold out and won't be restocked for a while. Same story with Target. I'm assuming if it's out online, then going to a store will be pointless. I've tried doing pick up at store but both IKEA and target do not have the items in stock online so I can't do pick up.

I don't want to spend too much on a desk since I cannot afford to. If anyone knows where I can find a decent desk for less than $200, help is much appreciated.

Edit: I am also hoping anyone knows of a local place where I can buy furniture that's not a big store like Target or IKEA.