Rec | USING WHAT I HAVE

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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.

@caroline

Oct 31, 2023

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@bigstrongguy

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@nikau

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I love having things

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