I have a mental block when it comes to spending money on things that would improve my living space. I stored my sewing and crafting supplies in shoeboxes and reusable bags for two years. The boxes and bags were then placed on a side table and shoved in the corner of the laundry room.

There’s an semblance of organization with an air of clutter. For two years, this was good enough.

I am currently in my bed typing this blog post on a laptop, which rests upon a children’s book rather than a cushioned laptop tray. The protective sleeve for my e-reader is a 10-year-old bubble mailer. The living room couch was a curbside freebie… ten years ago. It took me a year to get a nightstand for my current place, and it was a Christmas gift from Jordi.

My poverty mentality gives me time to save up to afford a (ideally) massive upgrade. If I’m to spend my money on something I don’t need, it needs to be more than “good enough”. I browsed Maison Simons, EQ3 Furniture, Crate & Barrel, and Rove Concepts, among other home furniture dealers that don’t make sense for someone with my income level.

In the end, Ikea won. I can’t bring myself to shell out $2,000+ for a cherrywood wardrobe. Particleboard, it is…

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