My car has been amazing, I got my license about 2 years ago, and after relying on busses and trains to get around for eight years and living alone, having a car is just fantastic.

Thinking smaller, my cameras, I got properly into photography back in 2017 when I bought a Lumix GX80, and got a 14-140mm lens for it, it taught me soooooo much about taking nice photos. Then last year I upgraded to a Lumix S5, and damn, it is a really nice camera! The only thing that annoys me with it is the slow AF, so I am already planning on getting two other cameras to complete my setup.... But anyway, my cameras has helped me a lot when it comes to go out and do stuff, simply because I want to get the photos!

Thinking smaller yet, my Hue system is amazing.

Being able to open the door to my apartment and being greeted by a nicely lit apartment rather than a black void when comming home from work is just fantastic.

A 3D Printer. It replaced a lot of bad habits and it stuck for me. Plus I'm creative and I love to tinker, so it was perfect.

Right now I'm trying to use my filament printer to create quality D&D miniatures with mixed results. Fine tuning is getting closer and closer to resin print quality.

Comfy bed.

Therapy appointments

Not to diss the question, but I've seen a bunch of these 'best purchase' questions here recently and I wonder if someone is trying to subtly promote a consumerist culture.

I have an electric heating pad that I use a lot. If I have a migraine, it's nice to know it's there. Sometimes I turn it on before bed to heat up my bed. Sometimes I turn it on in the middle of the night and wrap it around my feet/ankles. It's definitely a comfort item that I miss when I don't have access to it.

A new fridge where the freezer is on the bottom. I'm quite tall so my natural eyeline is pretty close to the top of our fridge - when I'd have to bend over to see what was in the fridge I tended to turn to the freezer first when hungry... since switching up our appliance I cook a lot more fresh food (and, for bonus points, I enjoy cooking).

Adoption fee for my shelter pup, Ripley.

My 29' sailboat. I've lived aboard off grid for over 5 years now. I'll never willingly move back to land, I'll die out here. Under $20k btw.

Smart light which can dim in the evening.

I started smoking pot.

I went from a six year old phone to an iPhone 16 pro max recently, mainly for better low-light pictures of my cats.

I had to bury my oldest last week.

I got a good couple weeks of fantastic pictures of him cuddling us before he really went downhill.

I am so appreciative.

Membership in the local art museum.

Can go any time and just sit, absorb, and clear the head.

Camping equipment.

Cleaning service.

Gym membership & personal training. Expensive but completely worth it!

Base building sandbox games. I don't know why but this genre of games can suck away my stress unlike anything else (since I quit smoking). Oxygen Not Included is the one I keep coming back to.

A house.

2016 Toyota Camry.

Paid off and still kicking. Spent more on it than any vehicle I owned before, but it's made up for it in the long run by not needing any major repairs.

Taking my car in for inspection used to be scary. Now, it's just whether or not its time for brakes or tires yet.

super soft fuzzy home slippers.

they're just cozy and very comfy.

also wool socks or any thick socks -- really comfy.

US Treasury Bills