It’s only the end of April, and I’ve already broken one of my 2018 resolutions. This is disappointing. I’ve been advocating for people to start a shopping ban while I’ve been struggling to resist buying a new phone. Who am I kidding? I completely forgot that this is supposed to be my depth year.
My Old Phone
The previous phone I used was a Xiaomi Redmi 4X. It worked well, and I loved many things about it, except for a few issues. Consider this a quick, honest phone review. Sometimes, it overheated when too many apps and tabs were open. One day, the phone swelled a bit due to prolonged overheating, making it bulkier than when I first got it.
Secondly, the audio recording was quite poor. It tended to cancel the signal whenever there was loud background noise. I used to love taking videos and Instagram stories, but this issue bothered me so much that I stopped recording videos altogether.
Lastly, the camera’s color production was of low saturation. The stock camera app had an option to increase saturation, but even one level up made my kids’ faces look unnaturally roasted. It was too fake, so I usually had to post-edit using VSCO or Instagram editor.
Temptation and Failure
To contain my desire, I read a few articles that almost helped. Give them a read; hopefully, they will help you too:
- You don’t need a new smartphone, so what will Apple and Samsung do now?
- Why I take photos with my crappy mobile phone camera?
However, two weeks ago, I surrendered to the temptation and secretly thought about hiding this purchase from my readers. I’m frustrated with myself. I’ve managed not to buy any clothing, bags, or shoes for so long. There are indeed many other things on my list that require replacement, like my worn-out office faux-leather shoes. Instead, I just covered the shoes’ indentations with a Sharpie, feeling very DIY-savvy afterward. I could easily buy a new pair, but it’s not worth my time and energy to go shopping for them. Your girl knows her priorities!
Making the Most of My Purchase
But the phone… okay, okay. Let’s put it this way. I swear I will make full use of the phone and make it worth the purchase. On the bright side, I now have a functional and good audio recorder on my phone. If you follow my Instagram stories, you’ll start hearing my kids’ voices all over again (and mine too, if that’s your thing).
Unfortunately, with this purchase, my depth year has restarted. It’s a lesson learned, and I’m committed to refocusing on my original goal of avoiding unnecessary purchases and deepening my appreciation for what I already have.
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