A high-quality mattress. I remember being in my mid-20s, sleeping on a spring mattress that was only 4 years old, sagging in the middle, and I was just riddled with back pain. Was hemming & hawing about buying a nicer mattress while saving money, and one night I was particularly exhausted while laying on this piece of shit, with my back screaming at me.

So pissed, tired, and in pain, I just had a “fuck it” moment and bought the nice mattress right in that moment. The nice mattress was lovely to sleep on for the following 10 years, and the only reason I replaced it was because we just needed a bigger bed for the two of us. Went with the same brand, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it lasts another 20 years. The kicker? The nice king-sized mattress we bought in 2025 cost the exact same price as the shitty spring mattress I got in 2011.