Kuwait Possession Tally
I’m keeping a running tally of the various material possessions I am accumulating in Kuwait. In order to live a minimized lifestyle (with low housing expenses in a “small” 804 sq ft condo) , it is important that I don’t expand my clutter by buying things without utility. Unless it is strictly a souviner for someone else (and will take up space in someone else’s residence), I avoid buying “pretty” but useless trinkets like the plague. Why? Because although it might hold my fascination for about a week, it will eventually be relegated it to a cabinet’s corner to gather dust and waste space. And even for objects that have utility, it is important to weigh the space it occupies against the increased utility it will bring into my life.
Currently, these are the objects that have come into my possession during my TDY in Kuwait:
- Toshiba Satellite Laptop – 600 USD
- Bose Earphones – 90 USD
- Kuwait Embassy Snap Hook – 5 USD
- Rainbow ID Card Holder – 10 USD
- Stryker Cap – 10 USD
- Aviator Sunglasses – 10 USD (3 KD)
- 2 G-star Long-sleeve Button-up Shirts – Free (birthday present from coworker)
- 2 G-star Short-sleeve Button-up Shirts – 50 USD/each (15 KD each)
- 2 G-star Sleeveless Long Tops – 50 USD/each (15 KD each)
Note: I did not include any consumable items such as cough drops, tissue boxes, cold medicine, beef jerky, body lotion, internet access cards, etc… I only listed the “durable” goods.
Overall, I don’t believe that I have accumulated too many objects. However, I want to stop expanding the list for the final two months left in my TDY.
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