Rec | THE FEELING OF WANTING A TOY SO BADLY AND THEN FINALLY GE...

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the feeling of wanting a toy so badly and then finally getting it

i used to have to wait to get things and it was so much more rewarding, now i spoil myself, if i want something i buy it. (trying to work on this a lot)

@choc_orange

Feb 22, 2025

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