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I don’t even know where to start with this one, honestly. It’s like one day I woke up and all the shops around here just… vanished. Not literally, but you know what I mean. They might as well have. Trying to find anything specific in a store now is like looking for a needle in a haystack, a really frustrating haystack that doesn’t have what you need. So I just gave up and started clicking “add to cart” instead. It’s easier, I guess, but it feels weird. I miss just seeing something and holding it before you buy it, you know?

Clothes are the worst for that. I used to love just going and trying things on, but now half the stores don’t even have my size, or the styles are just boring. So I buy shirts online, t-shirts mostly. But the sizes are all over the place! One site’s large is another site’s medium, it’s a total gamble. I have a drawer full of t-shirts that are either too tight or look like a tent on me. It’s a mess. But what else am I supposed to do? Drive an hour to the mall? No thanks.

And it’s not just clothes. I bought this necklace online a few months ago, it’s one of those memory wire things where you can add little charms. I got it from Etsy, I think. It’s nice, it reminds me of my grandma. And a chakra bracelet too, because why not? It’s supposed to help with balance or something. I don’t know if it works, but it’s pretty. I just type stuff into Amazon or Etsy or wherever and see what pops up. It’s kind of fun, like a treasure hunt, but you’re spending money the whole time. Dangerous!

I even bought some old DVDs online because you can’t find them anywhere else. Remember DVDs? I feel old. It’s just so much stuff, all from different websites. It’s like my front door is a revolving door for packages now. The delivery person probably hates me. But it’s either that or go without, and who wants to do that?

Anyway, I’m rambling. I’m just curious if I’m the only one who does this now. What about you guys? What kind of stuff have you ended up buying online lately? Anything cool? Anything you totally regretted? I want to hear all the good and bad stories! Let’s commiserate or celebrate together
 
I recently purchased a device from Amazon to assist my Aunt with her hearing issues; however, she wasn't satisfied with it, so I ended up returning it. While I frequently shop online for books, preferring the convenience and selection available, I generally choose to find most other items from local stores in my area. This approach allows me to support nearby businesses and ensures that I get exactly what I need. Shopping locally is something I've always valued for its personal touch and the ability to see products firsthand before purchasing them.
 
I enjoy purchasing VHS tapes and 8-tracks/cassettes from online platforms. There's a treasure trove of amazing finds on eBay! It's surprising how many rare and unique titles you can discover if you dig a little deeper. I've found some nostalgic gems that remind me of childhood moments, and the thrill of finding something special keeps me coming back for more. Let the hunt begin for more vintage goodies!
 
I recently purchased a new pendulum, and I'm eagerly anticipating its arrival at my home very soon. It's been quite some time since I last added anything to my collection, so this one feels special. I can't wait to see how it looks and feels in person, as well as discovering what kind of energy it will bring. I'm counting down the days until it arrives and can become a part of my daily rituals.
 
I was just buying things online again I know I shouldn'tt spend so much but I can’t help it because I need something to hold onto, it’s these spiritual things I get, like pendulums and little angel coins and stones they say are for protection and I just feel like maybe if I have them around things will finally be okay, you know? Like maybe the good energy will actually find me for once. It’s all connected to this desperate hope I have that I can get this job, this specific job in home care at the funeral home, that place changed everything for me, it’s where I felt like I started to become a real person even though my whole life has felt like one long mental torture session, I’m not kidding, every single day is a fight but I’m still here, I’m still fighting and these little items, they’re like my tiny anchors.

And then there are the memory necklaces, I bought one for myself with my family’s initials, it’s the only thing that feels solid when I touch it, it’s real and it means something, not like all the other junk you can buy, so I’ve decided for Christmas I’m only getting gifts like that for people, things that actually matter, things you can hold that hold a memory inside them, because what’s the point of anything else? I just want to feel strong, I want to turn all the horrible stuff into something that makes me stronger, and maybe buying a stupid pendulum online is silly but it’s a start, it’s me trying to believe that something out there is listening, that I can be more than what I’ve been through, I have to believe that.
 
The most recent purchases I made were two attachments for blenders. One is for my blender, and the other is for someone else's. This seems symbolic of letting go of the old and embracing newer, better-functioning attachments. It’s quite amusing how something as simple as blender parts can reflect change and improvement in life. So now, both of us can enjoy more efficient blending with our updated gadgets.
 
Recently, I ordered some vitamins in an effort to combat the fatigue, muscle aches, and pain I've been experiencing since recovering from COVID-19. It's funny how just knowing they're on the way is already making me feel a bit better, even though they haven't arrived yet. I'm hopeful that once they do, they'll provide the additional boost I need to recover fully. It's incredible how much your mindset can shift with a bit of optimism and the promise of relief. As someone who's been struggling with these lingering symptoms, I'm really looking forward to seeing what a difference these supplements might make in my day-to-day well-being.
 
I just ordered some white tops from Wish but I got them in a smaller size because I’ve lost some weight and nothing fits me right anymore and it’s actually kind of scary but also exciting I guess and I hope they look okay and then I also got some tarot cards in the mail finally and I can’t wait to try them out maybe they’ll tell me something good for once and I’m getting a pet snake soon I’m so nervous but happy I already have a name picked out and I bought new butterfly trainers online too they are so cute I keep checking the tracking number every hour I just want everything to get here now my mind is racing with all this new stuff
 
It’s just one thing after another, really, the bills and the VAT and the energy just keeps going up and I feel like I’m drowning sometimes but I ordered this little plug thing online, you plug it in and it’s supposed to help with the electric bill, I hope it works because I can’t keep up with it all it’s so much to think about every single day. And then there’s the clothes shopping, I never find my size in the stores, never, so I got a winter coat online but I’m losing weight which is good, I have to keep going, I want to be healthier and happier but now the coat might be too big soon and that’s a whole other problem! It’s so frustrating trying to keep everything together but I have to keep trying, I have my little fan club cheering me on and that helps a lot, I just want to feel good about myself and not be so stressed about money all the time, it’s a lot, it really is.
 
Have you made any purchases online recently?

I regularly buy my groceries on the internet and do it once every week. The convenience of online shopping allows me to save time and avoid crowded stores, making my weekly routine much more manageable.
 
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