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I moved to a new flat recently, and had an intermediary stay at my parents before that.

I, intentionally didnt take my desktop PC, my xbox or TV with me.

I also didnt take any of my suits, smart shoes and a whole host of books.

For the first few months, i didnt miss any of them, but i am starting to miss my TV, xbox and Desktop PC now.

Not particularly missing anything else, but then again, i didnt have that many things to start with.

I spent a year and a half living and working overseas. I went from an apartment full of furniture to a single room in a share house. All I owned were the clothes in my cupboard and a laptop. I honestly didn't miss any of my possessions.

In many ways I had less than when I was a starving student, but it felt much different because what I did have was the money to buy things if I needed them. Having the ability to buy things I might need or want was more important to me than actually owning them.

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