Looking back at my pantry from five years ago feels surreal

I mean, back then I was totally reliant on cheap canned stuff and frozen pizzas, idk. But this week, I managed to make a whole month's worth of lentil stew from a $20 haul. Maybe it's just me, but that shift from survival mode to actually enjoying my kitchen is huge. It's not fancy, but knowing I can eat well on a tight budget now is such a relief.