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i try to resist the temptation to buy new things that fit a very specific need. in all likelihood, i have something that can work. a bag that might be slightly too big, a lens that might have a range slightly too slim, a pair of jeans that don't quite fit perfectly, 1.5 tupperware containers full of leftovers. all of this is fine and i will make it work.
Oct 31, 2023
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i definitely got into a cycle of the dopamine rush of buying new things, swiftly followed by regret, so i’ve been making a concerted effort to use what i already have. the tricky part is making it feel as exciting as buying something new, so i’ve been trying to frame it as a sleuth situation where i look for the item that most suits what im dreaming of. and inevitably, i usually have it. it’s been helping me out :)
fun additions also include borrowing from loved ones, clothing swaps
Feb 7, 2025
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going through my old clothes before getting new ones, believing i can stick to a budget, stretching, learning to stay the course when trying new foods
Mar 27, 2025
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with so much Stuff in the world i find the whole concept of buying something brand new a little absurd when it’s so easy to find pre-loved things that are still functional or easily repurposed. every time i deviate from that belief i end up regretting it. this includes every piece of technology i own, a dress i bought last minute to go to a fancy event i was underdressed for, my blender, my electric razor (not so guilty that i bought this new, but still wish i’d splurged and gotten one that would last longer - i can just tell this one is gonna self destruct as soon as it works out how), my docs, and fabric i’ve bought new rather than thrifted. even with socks and undies i feel like i could be making them with thrifted fabric instead of buying the mass produced versions
Oct 23, 2024
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lay it all out there like this is the town square
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