Anonymous
Post 10/15/2024 17:43     Subject: Re:Little daily luxuries
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Anonymous wrote:My espresso machine. I was never a big coffee drinker but last winter I started making lattes when it was cold and now I look forward to my latte (hot on a cold day, cold on a hot day) every morning. I enjoy the process of making it (grinding the beans, foaming the milk), and it is infinitely better than drip coffee (which may have been why I never drank it before). It feels fancy and special and I enjoy drinking it while perusing DCUM before starting my work day.


brand and model please?


Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine

And to be clear, the machine itself is NOT a little luxury, it's stupid expensive, but man does it make amazing lattes very quickly and easily.

The little daily luxury I was referring to was the latte itself.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 17:08     Subject: Little daily luxuries
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Anonymous wrote:I live three minutes from work and I drive home for lunch every day. That 28 minutes away from kids (I’m a teacher) is essential. I could stay in the lounge but I give this to myself as a luxury to decompress. Even making small talk in the teachers lounge with others is energy zapping for me.

A three-minute drive?!? Why do you drive in when you live so close? Or is this some exurb where sidewalks don't exist?


Definitely not in the DMV lol.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 16:46     Subject: Little daily luxuries
Anonymous wrote:I live three minutes from work and I drive home for lunch every day. That 28 minutes away from kids (I’m a teacher) is essential. I could stay in the lounge but I give this to myself as a luxury to decompress. Even making small talk in the teachers lounge with others is energy zapping for me.

A three-minute drive?!? Why do you drive in when you live so close? Or is this some exurb where sidewalks don't exist?
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 14:30     Subject: Little daily luxuries
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Anonymous wrote:Little daily luxuries doesn't have to be store bought.


OK? Like what?


I take my coffee out on my back porch and spend at least 15 minutes doing absolutely nothing but enjoying it and reflecting, mostly on things that are good.
My DH "puts me to bed" at night much like you would a kid, brings me water, a little backrub (I used to do the same for my kids)
A break in the middle of the work day for some light stretching or a stroll around the park with some good music
using "the good china" for no reason at all for a family dinner when we can make it happen



I don’t think you know what “luxuries” means…


PP here.

How do you define it?

I define it, as most dictionaries do, as "a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort" or "an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease"
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxury




Yeah — still think you don’t know what it means.


Right, but I askd you to either tell me where I am off or tell me what you think it means? Don't want to?


She’s a shopaholic batch who doesn’t like that some people get joy out of genuine relaxation or using fine items they already own instead of buying something of small value with a big price.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 13:45     Subject: Little daily luxuries
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Anonymous wrote:Nice pajamas, Pima cotton and lovely


What brands do you like? Would love some recs.


Not pp, but check out PJ Salvage for pajamas.


NP. I got some from The Company Store that are super soft with a slightly silky texture. However, most pima pajamas are at least $100 so they are more than a little luxury for me.


I"m OP on the PJ comment (didn't realize there would be any reaction there!) and agree- the Lake Pajamas I like most are very expensive, so I get 1 set/year when they have a sale, which keeps them still at about $85 but I feel better about it

I'll try this other brand you suggest!
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 13:43     Subject: Little daily luxuries
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Anonymous wrote:Nice pajamas, Pima cotton and lovely


What brands do you like? Would love some recs.


Lake Pajamas have been my favorite for the winter/colder times

Nordstrom "Eco Rib" for summer/warmer times: https://www.nordstrom.com/s/moonlight-eco-easy-rib-short-pajamas/7725696?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=001
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 13:37     Subject: Little daily luxuries
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Anonymous wrote:I reject the premise - you are basically asking people to list all the stupid ways they waste money in a day, and congratulate each other on their money wasting.


That’s right, dammit. Austerity. Stoicism. NO LUXURIES. Money is to be hoarded and used only for bare necessities.


I didn't say that at all. But the examples here are ridiculous. Fancy soap or shampoo? Extra wool socks? WTH?


I don’t like those things but I don’t see the problem. Comfortable feet are super important, and some people love a good shower.

Anyway, my little luxuries are a really nice, big heating pad I use when watching TV. Good tea. A fancy Kindle and I buy books on it when I want, I don’t wait for library books.


This. I devour books, both on my Kindle and via Audible, and I've decided that at this point in my life I deserve to read what I want when I want to read it so I spend hundreds a year on books and audiobooks but I love it and it doesn't bother me. I don't buy coffee out though, so honestly I probably spend less than most people if you consider that.


Same. My other luxury is that I find time to knit every day. The tactile creativity and my love of yarn makes this a wonderful little luxury to sneak in, especially when things are super chaotic.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 13:22     Subject: Little daily luxuries
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Anonymous wrote:I use cubed sugar in my coffee.

I only wear wool socks and sleep under thick wool blankets.

I often eat my lunch outside, preferably on a picnic blanket so I can kick off my shoes and really enjoy a bit of midday relaxation and refreshment.



I didn't know they still make cubed sugar.


I just saw it at Rodman's today.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 12:24     Subject: Re:Little daily luxuries
Anonymous wrote:My espresso machine. I was never a big coffee drinker but last winter I started making lattes when it was cold and now I look forward to my latte (hot on a cold day, cold on a hot day) every morning. I enjoy the process of making it (grinding the beans, foaming the milk), and it is infinitely better than drip coffee (which may have been why I never drank it before). It feels fancy and special and I enjoy drinking it while perusing DCUM before starting my work day.


brand and model please?
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 10:23     Subject: Little daily luxuries
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Anonymous wrote:Nice pajamas, Pima cotton and lovely


What brands do you like? Would love some recs.


Not pp, but check out PJ Salvage for pajamas.


NP. I got some from The Company Store that are super soft with a slightly silky texture. However, most pima pajamas are at least $100 so they are more than a little luxury for me.


Yeah, well -- everyone has a different idea of "little luxury."
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 09:59     Subject: Little daily luxuries
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Anonymous wrote:I live three minutes from work and I drive home for lunch every day. That 28 minutes away from kids (I’m a teacher) is essential. I could stay in the lounge but I give this to myself as a luxury to decompress. Even making small talk in the teachers lounge with others is energy zapping for me.
I did not think teachers could leave campus during the day.


Of course. Teacher leave to have lunch together, go home, etc
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 09:45     Subject: Little daily luxuries
What might be a luxury to one person might not be to another. Why can't we all just have our own without being attacked?

Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 08:44     Subject: Re:Little daily luxuries
Subscription to the New York Times online crossword puzzle. I get the other games as well and I usually do them, but the crosswords are my favorite part. I do wish they'd release a Sunday puzzle daily because Monday through Thursday are far too easy but I look forward to the Sunday one all week and I love those 20 minutes spent working on it.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 08:37     Subject: Re:Little daily luxuries
Air Pod Pros. I adore how they fit and I use them all the time to listen to music or audiobooks while doing things around the house or while working (I listen to classical music then). I have them in my ears an awful lot during the day when I'm alone but I love them.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2024 08:36     Subject: Little daily luxuries
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Anonymous wrote:Nice pajamas, Pima cotton and lovely


What brands do you like? Would love some recs.


Not pp, but check out PJ Salvage for pajamas.


NP. I got some from The Company Store that are super soft with a slightly silky texture. However, most pima pajamas are at least $100 so they are more than a little luxury for me.