Consuming

It has been a year that I saw a documentary about how cheap stuff is and how it influence us as consumers to become unmindful shoppers.

I have to say that 10 years ago I would also buy all the random stuff that I can buy because I like it. It's not that I got older that I learned that stuff and the abundance of it is not only risky for my own health but also for the environment. The first time I learned about decluttering was of course Oprah, as a high schooler I loved watching the show and doing my homework all together.

But the documentary from last year made me realize that I used to go to bargain shops that offer great deals for useless stuff that I don't need. It's also one of the reason I don't go there anymore as often as a few years back.

The stuff that I bring into my home nowadays are things that I personally think about in the long run. Is it going to last and will it save money in the long run. For example my new stapler without staples. Searching on the internet I found this Harinacs stapler without making holes in the paper. I can only staple only up to 5 pages but I am planning to keep my huge stapler and the small ones scatter around the house are going to be sold or donated to my local thrift store.

I do have problems by finding good quality stuff locally that lessen the burden on the environment but luckily we have the internet that connect us to the rest of the world. My next hunt will be finding metal reusable straws that can also be used for Taiwanese bubble tea.

With every new item that I want to have I am now not only looking in local store but also try to find it online to get the best value for my items. I think that is way more important than the lowest price.