top 5 reasons for my addiction to thrifting

1. for therapy - it's relaxing, calming, and "shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist." it feels good. i can spend hours at one thrift store just exploring and slowly enjoy my time there.

2. for savings - i'm pretty frugal and shopping is expensive. i derive the same satisfaction from shopping at flea markets, vintage, and thrift stores as department stores, so why not?

3. for variety - i'm picky as hell and thrifts stores are so amazing because i can usually find at least one thing that i like as opposed to not seeing anything appealing to me at most retail stores.

4. for fashion and inspiration - i feel that my sense of style is very particular and i enjoy finding unique items that suit me. i like finding items that i can alter or make into something that is my own. i also like finding vintage designer bags that are no longer sold in stores.

5. for treasure - i'm a hoarder and i love thrifting especially because i can find great treasures and deals, like an antique skeleton key hanger, vintage ninja turtles figures, or a beautiful old jewelry box.


thrifting regrets -- i wish that my love for thrifting began earlier when i was still in tokyo. thrifting in tokyo sounds so amazing. i went to one thrift store while i was there but didn't actively look for anything. shame..