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Being intentional with purchases (quality over quantity)

I'm still trying to practice what I preach here. Capitalism makes it pretty hard; they want to keep us buying things so instant pleasure and gratification is marketed and thrown at us everywhere, and makes us feel like to be accepted in society, we must always have the latest "thing." But I've started to realize nothing deeply good can come easy, or cheap for that matter. It feels way more satisfying to know I've purchased something of quality, something that means something to me, something that'll last, rather than a cheap fad that'll have to be replaced soon anyway. Not to mention knowing and caring WHERE your money is going (small businesses over large corporations, looking into what the company stands for.) There are so many times I've told myself I can't afford something I really want and am drawn to, when I've realized how much I've spent on stupid little cheap things that don't matter to me. For yourself, for others, for the planet, spend INTENTIONALLY. And if that means you end up owning less, good! And while you're at it, do a bit of Marie Condo-ing (but please, donate what you can for christ's sake.) You might experience a little withdraw with the lack of stuff and lack of spending, but I think overall you'll feel lighter, freer and more satisfied!

@jamiegoodson

Jun 19, 2024

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Spending money you don't have

there's something so thrilling about spending money you don't have. the idea of "well i could get creamed by a car tomorrow so i'll buy this $30 art print that i won't frame for two years" encourages appreciation for the fleeting nature of life. that, and i really wanted that art print. it's a hamster saying "no thoughts, head empty." that's worth $30 to me.

@ellie

Dec 8, 2023

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Being a cheapskate and a hedonist

I have arbitrary amounts in my head for how much I think things should cost which become increasingly delusional as inflation continues to skyrocket. These dollar amounts are so low that you would think that I’m somebody’s grandfather from the Great Depression, but I do my best to hold the line. I like to buy items that are open-box returns, refurbished, or used, and sort low to high is my lifeline. I want to get a good value for the price that I pay and I’m always obsessed with finding a deal. That said, I indulge far too much in costly food, drink, and other earthly pleasures—it’s about finding balance in that tension between restraint and surrender.

@taterhole

Feb 23, 2025

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aging

it's totally cool to age and society still isn't equipped to deal with that.

@thisismoy

Mar 27, 2024

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calling it a day

Sometimes you try your best and everything seems to hit the fan no matter how much you try, so you take that raincheck and take yourself out for a day.

@thisismoy

Nov 27, 2024

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The great Indian cheese toastie

This is what I call it hahahah made by mums everywhere but the greased up version is sold along stalls in Mumbai. Two regular slices of white bread, buttered, and the middle filling is cream cheese with red onions, coriander/cilantro, tomatoes and some minced chillis. All veggies chopped mini cube size so they blend with the cheese. Toasted crispy.

@thisismoy

Apr 3, 2024