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What are some things that you splurged on during WFH?

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Godspeed friend!

New luggage. Ironic considering we are probably staying in until 2022!!

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New clothing that no one will ever see

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Toilet paper

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Saving

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Not shopping online for anything that is not essential to getting through this...

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Not worried about catching the virus myself- thats not the point. Trying not to overload demand in crowded warehouses and other spaces for the people who are working OT during this time getting the items mailed out and delivered.

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I don’t need anything. I want this to be over

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Rimowa bag and loafers

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Tesla

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New golf clubs

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A watch

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Dishes, kitchen utensils, dish soap, shower towels - I realized I didn’t own a lot of basic home supplies when I went from cooking maybe 2 meals a week at home to 3 a day.

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Spending very little actually. I’m realizing tons of money goes into delivery/takeout/dining out. Bought a few books but that’s not out of the ordinary.

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S&P500
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I can be patient.

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Food

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Unicorn, delivered to my back yard with contactless delivery option.

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The one place you can fine anything you dream of...Amazon. I heard a rumor there might have been a flash sale but I didn't get in on that. I did try brining it into my condo my my neighbors got a little irritated by the trail of glitter in the halls.

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All the shoes.

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I’ve been trying to put things on my Amazon “lists” instead of buying all my impulse items...

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Imagine being laid off and this habit should stop pretty quickly.

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Food processor. Waffle maker. Basketball hoop. Embroidery kit.

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