Nothing like a good introvert season! Related to so much of this. Love the term “lifestyle pruning”. Living in a small town in the US did this for me in a big way. Partially because I reset my “hedonic” treadmill and now find all the accoutrements of living in a somewhat bigger so much more exciting. Not to mention the (free) beauty of being outside.
I would also like to say that the kids on line making the “I can’t afford to exist” content also can’t afford to exist. It’s sad to see how much consumerism has only popped off and soooo many people are in debt trying to keep up with the alleged LA stay at home moms (who are also in debt!). I totally support spending on what you love, but I think you point out how when you’re not in those bubbles, it’s easier to see how it’s less driven by love and more by something else. Great piece!
Lollll your point that the LA stay at home moms are also in debt is so valid. And yeah, I agree that it's definitely a factor of escaping the bubble to be able to see the bubble! Thanks for reading :)
Love the idea of lifestyle pruning. In material things, in digital and visual clutter, and more. This always brings me back to Greg McKeown's book Essentialism.
Also, I miss the bike lanes in Valencia and the massive fleet of sand volleyball courts.
Love this!! I find that another thing keeps me from the allure of overconsumption: I literally cannot fit anything else in my suitcase. No shopping allowed for me! True nomad problems.
Nothing like a good introvert season! Related to so much of this. Love the term “lifestyle pruning”. Living in a small town in the US did this for me in a big way. Partially because I reset my “hedonic” treadmill and now find all the accoutrements of living in a somewhat bigger so much more exciting. Not to mention the (free) beauty of being outside.
I would also like to say that the kids on line making the “I can’t afford to exist” content also can’t afford to exist. It’s sad to see how much consumerism has only popped off and soooo many people are in debt trying to keep up with the alleged LA stay at home moms (who are also in debt!). I totally support spending on what you love, but I think you point out how when you’re not in those bubbles, it’s easier to see how it’s less driven by love and more by something else. Great piece!
Lollll your point that the LA stay at home moms are also in debt is so valid. And yeah, I agree that it's definitely a factor of escaping the bubble to be able to see the bubble! Thanks for reading :)
Love the idea of lifestyle pruning. In material things, in digital and visual clutter, and more. This always brings me back to Greg McKeown's book Essentialism.
Also, I miss the bike lanes in Valencia and the massive fleet of sand volleyball courts.
Yes!! I think doing a pass through my digital clutter might be overdue. Adding that book to my reading list — Valencia misses you too!!
Love this!! I find that another thing keeps me from the allure of overconsumption: I literally cannot fit anything else in my suitcase. No shopping allowed for me! True nomad problems.
It's been one in, one out for four years lol