I realized that I've become a little spoilt by Amazon. When ordering via Prime, I have come to expect my order either the next day or, at most, two. The world has little patience nowadays it seems and I'm a prime example, so to speak! Proudly, I'll mention I've come across a fairly effective cure though. Yesterday, I downloaded the AliExpress app. When ordering junk from China, I will have to wait a minimum of two weeks and sometimes even up to 74 days for something to arrive. For sure, this will cure 'my need for speed'. Like a good zen master, ordering off this site will teach me patience.
However, there's a big difference in what I can order from these two online marketplaces. Amazon has come to feel like it is for our few, boring necessities of life. You know, there are bulk food orders or boxes of ordinary household items. On the other hand, AliExpress is full of poorly-worded marketing for exciting, new items fresh out of China.
I went in search of a Mi Band 6 rather than buying a simple replacement strap for my Mi Band 4. With that in the basket, I could not help but keep looking around. There were just so damned many gadgets vying for my attention
Okay, Jay likes laser pointers. I'll have to get him a $15 green one which can supposedly light a match at the distance of a meter. Also, I loved the look of an electronic cigarette lighter with a dragon on the side. I don't smoke but everyone needs a lighter, right? In addition, it really is time to replace the tired old wifi LED strip on the balcony. I hate the Magic Home controller as it constantly disconnects. Obviously, it's time I buy one that will work the Smart Life app. What else? Oh my, there are just so many things to catch my eye here.
My need for instant gratification is now being replaced with a desire for totally unnecessary, impulse purchases. That is an improvement. Isn't it?