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More recently 3 pairs of $1 reading glasses from a dollar store. More expensive ones start at 1.25 strength and 1.00 suits me better for computer distance. Will be updating with blue-blocking ones--they feel so relaxing.
LG G6 (and later G8) phone + JVC HA-FXD80 earphones. I had lost interest in music until I got good enough quality to 'feel the vocals'.
We just had our first child, and at multiple friends' recommendations acquired a Snoo bassinet. It's such a revelation that I can't imagine raising a newborn without one.
Googled it, Genius product. They should probably make an adult version of this
Tickets to cart racing for the second date with my wife (back then future wife). I did not know she does not drive, and she does not drive now, but she carried through this with such a poise and good attitude that I realized she just might be the one. Books - some of them were free, some of them bought, about mathematics, physics, chemistry, programming that got me hooked on these subjects. Computers. Sinclair ZX Spe…
> Contact lenses. I am myopic and used glasses. Contact lenses required some time to get used to, but ultimately gave me the great feeling of freedom. Have you thought about LASIK? (I am myopic too but it's very recent, about 2-3 years) Edit: there are 2 other comments about it here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23669299
As for LASIK - I read that they essentially cut the top layer and just put it on top and that strong head impact may separate it from the eye. Not sure how true or relevant it is for modern methods - need to do my research.
Therapy. Best use of money in my life. You don't need to have a "big problem" (like depression) to visit a therpist.
I can’t wrap my head around the cost without an obvious “big problem” to deal with.
Motorcycle
Good kitchen knives
Engagement ring
I moved to the US from a developing nation. For the first 5 years I was not aware of the dishwasher in my apartment (was using it to store utensils). I was familiar with washer dryers though. One day one of my friends told me what it actually does and taught me how to use it. Mind. Blown.
Apple Watch - Allows me to view my blood glucose at any time. Dexcom CGM - This is the best way to constantly measure your blood glucose, though it is a bit expensive. Rileylink - This is an open source hardware device which intercepts BLE packets from my continuous glucose monitor and sends reverse engineered 433mhz communications to my insulin pump. This has a companion app (Loop) which tells me projected blood glu…
A Herman Miller desk chair. I spend at least 10 hours everyday in front of my computer and the investment was well worth it.