I was thinking the other day that there are few objects that I use somewhat regularly that are more than 10 years old.
- Patagonia Better Sweater (brown)
- CX Cargo Guitar (carbon fiber travel guitar)
- Ray Bans (with the NYC subway map printed on the inside)
- A New York Knicks hat
- Midori Travelers notebook (a gift from my brother)
- Ikea plates (literally indestructible)
The list feels pretty sparse considering how much stuff I’ve accumulated over the years. It also reminds me to be mindful the next time I buy something in these every-day categories. Will I enjoy using it for 10 years?
(Surprisingly, there might be more digital things I use regularly that are that old e.g. gmail, dropbox, reddit!)
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