Everything I Bought in the Past Couple of Weeks
Someone stopped taking their ADD meds. (It's me!)
In response to Jen’s list of everything she DIDN’T buy in the last two weeks because she’s clearly more responsible than I am, here’s a list of everything I DID buy in the last couple of weeks.
First, for the past few years I’ve been incredibly frugal, but I just moved into a new place. I hate moving and usually stay in one place for years, and it never fails that when I finally decide to start redecorating, I move out within the year. So with this place, I decided to do all the fixing up immediately so I can actually enjoy it for years to come.
Next, I stopped taking my ADD meds and it’s very clear that I have some impulse control problems without them. (See also: Save Karyn.) But I’m older and more conscious of it now, so don’t worry about me! Weeeeeee!
And finally, I’ve had a bit of a fuck-it attitude lately because the world’s falling apart and I’m pretty sure we’re all going to burn up and die sooner rather than later, so I’m trying to enjoy things while I can. (And if the world doesn’t burn up, don’t worry. I have savings and a 401K.)
Okay, let’s get down to it.
My most recent purchase is a Clare V. Grande Fanny Pack in black nouveau and an adjustable Checker Strap. I got it this weekend because I ruined my first Clare V. fanny pack when I took it to the Duran Duran concert in the rain at the Hollywood Bowl. (But I still carried it water-damaged and all for a year!) Here is the old, sad, very loved one — and the new one!
I also bought Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo because I ran out.
I wanted to get a Free People jumpsuit/romper for when I ride my bike, but they’re like $125 so I found a dupe on Amazon and I like it very much.
Oh, yes, I got a new Linus electric bike last month so I shouldn’t include it in this list but I’m going to because it’s so cute! (My car lease is up in February and my plan is to return the car and then use only the bike and Uber through spring and summer while I wait for the new electric Volvo to come out in September.)
I bought this Ruggable Chevron rug for the bedroom (This link will get you 15% off your first purchase!) I wasn’t sure if I would like it, but I think the quality is pretty good!
I got a CB2 Aiden bath mat and this lovely creepy cat lady print by Daniel Ryan for the bathroom.
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