Had a picnic downtown and my $40 basket was the dumbest thing I own
Took my girlfriend to the little park by the courthouse last Sunday, spent more time fussing over that fancy wicker basket than actually eating... then this older couple showed up with a beat-up grocery bag and a Walmart blanket, looked way happier. We ended up sharing our grapes with them, and I realized the whole point was just sitting there. Anyone else got a pricey habit that kills the vibe more than it helps?
Read somewhere that people who spend on experiences instead of stuff end up happier, but I feel like the gear can sneak in and mess that up. Like you're so worried about the $40 basket getting scratched that you forget to actually chill. My buddy does the same thing with his fancy camping setup, brings like 6 different gadgets and never just sits by the fire.