u/mrs_rabbit_0

I think I’m pretty good at being frugal and eco-conscious. I barely buy clothes, for example. I try to be mindful about what I buy and what life it will go on to have. I try to buy local, and not overbuy, and just generally make smart decisions.

I had a huge makeup problem, and in 2020 I just wrote what I could buy and what I couldn’t buy and all of a sudden it stopped (my Sephora points even died). I can usually convince myself not to buy stuff because it saves me money or because it’s bad for the planet.

And yet…

I don’t use Shein or Temu, but I always end up buying stuff on Ali Express—things which feel useful at the time. I have a bunch of hobbies / interests (travel, sewing, embroidery, stationary, cosmetics) and I can go crazy buying accessories which I know I don’t need. The retail high is real. And while I don’t usually regret these purchases, they are often not worth it.

And because I’m usually careful with my consumption, it feels like it’s fine to buy things every once in a while.

So… how do you guys make the feeling stop?

I loved Pharaoh as a kid, and was really excited to learn there’s a new version.

I had an old laptop from 2017 and I recently upgraded to a 2020 desktop that was rarely used. I did a clean reboot and installed just the barest of programs. it is still a lot slower than I wish it were.

I proceeded to go to Steam and buy A New Era. I have been trying to play, but for every hour I manage to actually play there must be at least 3 I spend lagging.

I am at the Sea People’s level, desperate to finish it, and have spent all day just trying to load the game. it lags, freezes, and just shuts down. I have restarted my computer like 5 times.

is there something wrong with my computer? should I try downloading the game without Steam and just PHARAOHS TOMB my way to this level so I can finally win it? I’m really, really annoyed at this point. I wanted to spend my Saturday building pyramids, not rebooting my computer.

there’s been some discussion here recently about linen and how it’s getting harder to find high-quality fabric (with longer, rather than shorter, threads in the weave).

i’ll be going to Italy and I was wondering if it’s possible to find this high-quality linen for sale, even if it’s pricy, and if anybody has any recommendations for shops.

thanks!

estoy pensando en sacar una tarjeta para viajar. vivo en el DF y Aeroméxico me funciona bastante bien.

los que tienen experiencia con tarjetas de Aeroméxico, ¿qué tal?

está la de Amex, pero también estaba la de Santander (que ahora pasó la alianza a Inbursa). ¿cuál de las dos tienen, y cuál ha sido su e df periencia?

I’m looking to buy an airfryer without teflon (so basket styles are out) and the internet keeps recommending Breville models.

they’re very expensive (airfryer-wise) but I don’t mind the expense as long as it’s a long lasting, high quality appliance that performs as promised.

does anybody have any experience with the brand? should I splurge on an airfryer or just get a similar (cheaper model)? what’s the best non-teflon airfryer out there?