I don't know about you, but I tend to buy things and then rarely use them. I am talking mostly about small luxuries - the espresso maker and meat smoker come to mind.
It seemed like a good idea at the time and I watched a bunch of YouTube videos of people making awesome espresso and espresso drinks at home, I had to get one too. And of course, you need all the supplies and accessories as well - the tamper, the fancy double-walled shot glasses, the specific cappuccino cups, etc. Well, fast forward two months after purchase, and I was rarely using the thing. I loved what it was producing, but it took too much time, and a strong cup of black coffee was just a simpler and easier proposition. Thus, after 2 years of little use and taking up counter space, the espresso machine has been boxed up and put away.
The meat smoker has a similar story. I got excited watching the YouTube videos, but when I started smoking, it took a long time (which I knew of course), you had to babysit/tweak it for 8 hours and it was a hassle to clean afterward. I mostly use the barbecue grill, so the smoker was just a luxury item. Now it sits covered in the backyard, and I maybe used it twice in the last year. sigh
A quick look at my Amazon purchase history shows me many of my neglected luxury items. I think I need to be more conscientious about my purchasing or at least more deliberate about using the items I purchase. Although... now that I think about it... a drone would be nice!
Musing over.
Brian
