House hunting and home renovation shows set unrealistic expectations and insidiously alter viewers' priorities in life. Having a "perfect" home =/= happiness.
I avoid them.
I avoid them.
Same way I throw away my Bloomberg Pursuits.
The older I get, my view is moving towards "don't let what you own owns you”.
With WFH, I appreciate the simplicity of having a bunch of white t-shirts and cozy shorts, all cheap but comfortable. I don’t even have to think. As winter comes, add a fleece jacket and a few plain sweatpants, and I am all set.
It is liberating not having to worry about coffee stain, food stain, dirts, etc.
It is also really paradoxical that spending on discretionary items (not experience) has been going down on an absolute term as earnings has been steadily increasing. Achievement unlocked, I guess?
It is also really paradoxical that spending on discretionary items (not experience) has been going down on an absolute term as earnings has been steadily increasing. Achievement unlocked, I guess?
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