when i was young i always imagined living in a big house with a swimming pool in the
back and big trees that wrapped around the whole property i imagine driving a luxury car wearing
only the finest tailored clothes spending my weekends on a sailboat watching the sunset
honestly i thought this was what everyone wanted because we as a society idolize
celebrities and movie characters who live this kind of lifestyle we see this
as the epitome of success and therefore happiness and don't we all deserve that same happiness
and now in my 30s what i want in life has completely changed it's not like i've lowered
my standards in any way but i'm realizing that i don't need any of these things to be truly happy
or to feel successful and that got me thinking there's a lot of different things that i would
never buy even if i had the money i thought that i would share some of them with you today
and of course this list is very subjective to me and my lifestyle i'm not here to judge anyone on
their spending habits or their lifestyle but i thought it would be interesting to share
my perspective as someone who values a minimalist lifestyle so here are 10 things that i would never
buy even if i had the money the first thing that comes to mind is buying a bigger house
i am a big fan of real estate i love looking at different houses and the architecture interior
design but one thing that i will never spend my money on is buying a bigger house for us
to live in some of you guys know that we've divided up our three bedroom two bathroom house
my husband and i with our two dogs we live upstairs in our 800 square foot space i feel like
that's more than enough space for us my goal is actually to reduce down even more so we can live
in a cozier space because it feels like we're always together in one room anyways and i wouldn't
have it any other way i feel like the bigger the home more liability more that we have to upkeep
and also clean up that's just not how i want to spend my time and my money even if i can afford it
i flew first class for the first time a couple months ago my sister actually upgraded my seats
because she knows how scared i am of flying and it was such an amazing experience but
knowing how much the tickets really cost i don't think i could justify spending that much for
a luxurious travel experience on a regular basis i do think it would be worth it for some people like
my parents for example they have to travel back to korea it's a long flight and for me i feel
like i'm in my early 30s i donate that extra legroom and the convenience and the comfort
so i'm okay i'm okay to save that seat for someone who needs it and actually appreciates it
haircut is probably not a big deal for most people anyways but for me every time i went to
the salon the cost really really started adding up so i decided i was going to cut my own hair
and i've been doing it ever since i invested in some really nice chairs
i found a youtube video for a haircut that i really liked and i can never see myself going
back to the salon for a simple haircut again some things are better left to the professionals
but if i can do it at home for much cheaper i will always try and take that route for example
cooking or tailoring my clothes or doing some quick home repairs what i really like is that
i'm gaining knowledge and skills to do these things on my own which i think is an added bonus
while i can really appreciate the beautiful craftsmanship and the quality fabrics of designer
handbags and clothing items this is something that i just don't care to spend my money on
first i don't have anywhere to go where i can wear these things and second i don't think i can handle
the responsibility of taking care of it like taking it to the dry cleaners or hand washing it
i don't mind paying a little bit extra for what the clothing is actually worth but when it comes
to high-end or luxury items some of the brands you're not just paying for the clothing item but
you're paying for the marketing and also the brand name which i really don't want to spend my money
on and honestly there are so many amazing brands out there who offer ethical affordable and good
quality item that better suit me and my lifestyle so i would rather invest in those pieces instead
ever since i started my youtube channel i'm always tempted to upgrade my gear i'm always
thinking okay if i upgrade my camera i'm gonna get better results i'm gonna get better quality
and this is true to a certain point but i think i was getting a little bit carried away
and the thing is i already have such a nice camera with different lenses
and it works fine for what i'm doing for now instead of working with what i already have
improving my storytelling my filming or editing skills i feel like i'm depending on new technology
and gadgets to deliver better results it's not that i'm going to never upgrade my equipment
but i want to appreciate what i already have and make the best use out of it
i used to love going to fine dining restaurants it's such an experience
not just the food but the getting ready and the atmosphere and the beautiful presentation even
though i really appreciate find danny for what it is i actually prefer more laid-back restaurants
one where i don't have to dress up i can go and it tastes like a home-cooked meal it's a little
bit different each time and i can go with my friends and family and have long conversations
i know these two are completely different dining experiences but regardless of the cost
if i had to choose between the two i would always choose the hole in the wall or the mom and pops
i always walk my dogs next to these resorts on maui and i would always dream in staying in one
of them but the more that i traveled i noticed how little time i actually spent in the hotel room
and usually my traveling consists of lots of walking and exploring coming back to the hotel
just to sleep i think a resort stay would be perfect for someone who really needs to relax
and get away from everything for a while but that's just not my ideal way of traveling
you can probably tell by now that i'm really practical a car to me is a vehicle that gets
me from point a to point b and it really doesn't matter what kind of car i have
in fact if i could walk instead bike or use public transport i will definitely take that route
i have a 2012 toyota hybrid that's been paid off for a long time now
it's reliable it's compact great on gas and to me that's more than i could ask for in a car
i recently visited la and i could see why delivery services would be valuable there
a lot of people don't own cars and maybe finding parking is impossible like i mentioned in my
latest video the convenience would be for people who actually need it but my lifestyle really
doesn't call for any delivery services it might sound odd to a lot of people but i actually love
picking out my own produce i love just wandering around the grocery store
food shopping is one of my favorite things to do it's just become a big part of my routine so
delivery services is truly not necessary for me and my lifestyle
this is more of a category than a specific thing but if i can avoid paying full price for an item
i will always take that route now with online shopping there are so many options with cashback
apps price matching secondhand shopping discount codes it does take a little bit more time to plan
and also to strategize but i think it's worth it to save a little bit more money and to be
a smart shopper i can think of so much more but these are the 10 that come to mind let me know in
the comments if you would add to that list if you agree with me or disagree with me i would
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