Re:Americans are on the move, but their stuff doesn’t always...
by sergiotapia on Friday May 28, 2021 @12:55PM
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Moved from Bolivia to Miami with wife and kids with all I owned as well.
I recall that time as oddly freeing. I had my pick of how to build my new home. New beds, dining tables, the works.
We started out with salvation army stuff because we didn't want to commit to expensive things without even knowing the marketplace here. We were TRULY new to the US. Didn't know a single store except Walmart (from what we saw online).
Now we have a very comfortable life but some days I do wish I could light my belongings on fire and start fresh.
These days I see things I purchase as liabilities. I bought this super nintendo classic, oh now I have to take care of this thing. There it sits collecting dust. I don't buy many knick-knacks anymore.
I recall that time as oddly freeing. I had my pick of how to build my new home. New beds, dining tables, the works.
We started out with salvation army stuff because we didn't want to commit to expensive things without even knowing the marketplace here. We were TRULY new to the US. Didn't know a single store except Walmart (from what we saw online).
Now we have a very comfortable life but some days I do wish I could light my belongings on fire and start fresh.
These days I see things I purchase as liabilities. I bought this super nintendo classic, oh now I have to take care of this thing. There it sits collecting dust. I don't buy many knick-knacks anymore.