Planned obsolescence wears on me. Things break or become outdated so quickly it feels like a trap, pushing constant consumption. I want to live differently, with less noise and more lasting value.
Still, I enjoy the beauty of new films and stories, and I depend on my phone for practical matters like banking and bureaucracy. Finding balance is my quiet rebellion, staying connected without surrendering to the endless cycle of upgrades.
I am working on making changes that I hope my future self will thank me for. I am learning to repair what I already own, to save for fewer but higher quality items, and to set aside more time for books and art instead of screens. These small choices are a way of trusting that the life I build today will serve me better tomorrow.