For me it has to be:

  1. Helix mattress ($1,217). Sleep is great.
  2. Home gym power cage & weights (~$1,000). Look good, feel good, get strong.
  3. Netgear Nighthawk AXE7800 ($339). No more random, annoying internet disconnects/slowness.
  4. Books ($0 @ library)
    • “Ultralearning” - Scott Young (how to learn efficiently)
    • “Enlightenment Now” - Steven Pinker (the world overall is improving)
    • “The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing” - Taylor Larimore (how to invest)
  5. PS5 ($500). So many great games like witcher 3, god of war, spiderman.

I’m searching for some more deep value purchases. Give me what you’ve got.

  • VlynEnglish
    1·
    10 months ago

    Bit late, but is there a reason you went for LASIK instead of SMILE? I’m currently leaning towards the latter, but unsure still.

    • En_Grey@lemmy.world
      2·
      10 months ago

      When doing research I felt that LASIK and SMILE weren’t drastically different enough for me to choose one over the other as they both had advantages and disadvantages. I did go to a few consultations around the area to get a feel of things. Ultimately, I decided on LASIK because the place I went to, Sharpevision, was recommended to me by some friends who had done the procedure in the past and it was conveniently located, priced and they seemed competent.

      I did my procedure on a Friday morning, basically slept all day. On Saturday, I stayed off my phone/computer but I was doing things around the house and I was able to go out without glasses. Sunday, I still kept screentime to a minimum but it was pretty much back to normal. I went back to work on Monday where I stare at a computer all day.

      I know this wasn’t the best, why I chose one over the other, answer. But I had to wear glasses for about 25 years everyday from when I woke up to when I went to bed. I think regardless of which you choose, I think the procedure is worth it.

      • VlynEnglish
        1·
        10 months ago

        Thanks for the reply! Yeah, it’s a tough choice for me.

        SMILE seems great because no flap, but the laser is seemingly less accurate. While LASIK is more advanced, but they cut the flap (which can lead to severe dry eye). Both feel like a huge gamble, but let’s see what the doctor recommends at the first consultation.