nerd shit

Currently listening to: Créme Brulée – David Archuleta

Poor you
Won’t leave my bedroom
Your serotonin on the nightstand
I’m not even trying

I’ve never felt so seen. I save money. I’m not reckless. But I also want to live a little. People love to side-eye my purchases (my mother, especially) that don’t fall into the “essential” category.

left: jungkook from BTS
right: felix from stray kids

Back in December 2024, I got two calendars, one of Jungkook from BTS and another of Felix from Stray Kids. The moment January hit, I had them up on my wall at work. Not because I want people to gawk or ask questions (and yes, some do), but because it’s what keeps me going… well that and coffee.

Labubu wearing a 한복 (traditional Korean dress). The fit was made in the motherland.

Same with my Labubu collection. They’re goofy looking, and yet… they’re adorable. Pure serotonin in plastic form. And then… yeah as usual, I overdid it a bit. So now I’m putting myself on a Labubu and POP Mart fast.

On the flip side, I’m practical AF. I went to get my car serviced and the dealership had the audacity to tell me I needed three new wiper blades and were going to charge me over $200 for the parts and the service. I’m not paying that much for something I can order online and swap out myself. So I did just that.

I also bought caulk remover, a caulking gun, silicone sealant, and touch-up paint for the walls and crown molding. Basically, I’ve been morphing into my own handyman, not because I enjoy doing this kinda stuff, but because I hate overpaying for stuff I can do on my own.


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30 responses to “nerd shit”

  1. Jesse Pallante Avatar

    More power to you. That is awesome. Good for you saving money. Very nice.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Thank you, Jesse!

  2. Hazel Avatar

    Koreans are beautiful. Felix and Jungkook look perfect. I wonder before what’s labubu, and now I see🤭🤩

    You’re financial literate, Rojie, for sure.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      there are lots of beautiful Filipinos as well.my dad taught me a lot about finances but i also learned quite a bit from the internet.

      1. Hazel Avatar

        Thank you, Rojie. Self-taught is good, yes.

        1. justrojie Avatar

          I still can’t believe I got to see Bruno Mars. He’s so iconic

  3. Matt Avatar

    Better to live each day the best you can even if it means spending on what makes you happy, than wait for a future that might not happen.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      so very true. plus we can’t take it with us when we pass

  4. Prog2Goal Avatar

    We all need little things that some might not see value in.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      i think it’s what makes us human and fun

  5. April Avatar

    find what feels good, always! And what keeps you going…♥️

    I specifically don’t get why folks love Labubu…as I was never inclined anyways…and I also know both parts can coexist ♥️

    But to be honest, I love seeing the world falling in love with something… Over here, I saw, one skincare website…giving this as a gift if one purchases over $20 or something…so the market penetration from business point of view hits deep for sure..

  6. Zenith Avatar

    aww the photocards

  7. pk world 🌎 Avatar

    Very nice 💜

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Thank you so much!

  8. Maddie Cochere Avatar

    Frugal yet not denying yourself. I think you have this all figured out, Rojie! 🙂

    1. justrojie Avatar

      😂 I hope so…

  9. quantumkindy Avatar

    So cute! Gotta treat yourself I agree

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Hehe thank you!!

  10. Swamigalkodi Astrology Avatar

    Compelling read

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Thank you!

  11. ibarynt Avatar

    My daughter only talks labubu dolls nowadays, since her friends received gifts 😁. Why are they so expensive?

    You are quite the handywoman. Good for you. These dealerships fleece people dry.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      The prices went drastically up cause of the tariffs here and the demand. It’s so hard to get one now cause they’re super popular. I was on the Labubu train early and had a hard time getting it but it’s only gotten worse

      1. ibarynt Avatar

        The Keychain costs 8k when converted to our currency 😱… stupid, cheap currency 🤣

        1. justrojie Avatar

          Ugh inflation is the worst!

          1. ibarynt Avatar

            Don’t forget currency 🤣

          2. justrojie Avatar

            Most def!

  12. Epexshop Avatar

    👍👍👍👍

  13. Violet Lentz Avatar

    As far as we can prove- you only live once. I say do it your way.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      YOLO!!

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