I have arbitrary amounts in my head for how much I think things should cost which become increasingly delusional as inflation continues to skyrocket. These dollar amounts are so low that you would think that I’m somebody’s grandfather from the Great Depression, but I do my best to hold the line. I like to buy items that are open-box returns, refurbished, or used, and sort low to high is my lifeline. I want to get a good value for the price that I pay and I’m always obsessed with finding a deal. That said, I indulge far too much in costly food, drink, and other earthly pleasures—it’s about finding balance in that tension between restraint and surrender.
