Cheap, frugality and not just buying shit 🗑️

“Spend money on this you care about and bring you joy.” – Somewheres from the internet or a book I read

People often remark about my thriftiness. They think I’m trying to save money. Which is not untrue, indeed I want that off-grid homestead. But also it’s more than saving money. It’s about not producing a lot of waste I have to get rid of soon after purchase.

Truth is that I think a lot about the lifespan of products and the maintenance and repair which is a very big part of ownership. I think about the clutter they represent, the time and stress they bring to life. Just because a product is cheap initially, doesn’t mean it will be cheap in your lifespan and your mind.