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2022 - Planned Acquisitions - $1,245

As 2021 draws to a close, I'm planning what I want to pick up in 2022.  I'm focusing on various collections and budgeting about $ 800.

I. 2022 Wish List

  • Clothes - $360
    • Uniqlo - T-Shirts x3 - $45 - DONE
    • Uniqlo - Polo Shirt x2 - $50 - DONE
    • Banana Republic - Crew Sweater - $15 - DONE
    • Uniqlo - Heat Tech Shirt - $20 - DONE
    • Uniqlo - Ultra Down - $80 - DONE
    • Northface - Venture 2 Rain Jacket - $100 - DONE
    • Adidas - Red Gym Shorts x2 - $50 - DONE
  • Shoes - $200 ($110 spent)
    • Air Jordan 1 - $110 - DONE
Total - $470 spent

I'll add to my list over time, but these are the items I want to start budgeting for.

II. Wardrobe Refresh
2022 is also a refresh year for my wardrobe and I've decided to standardize to Uniqlo Supima Cotton T-Shirts.  Uniqlo Supima cost about 2-3 times more than a Hanes, but last 2-3 times longer than a Hanes.

I've personally tested this by wearing in rotation both Hanes and Uniqlo T-Shirts for last 2 years and have already had to replace the Hanes T-Shirts.  The Hanes shirts start to lose their shape and color after a while and look terrible.  The Uniqlo ages gracefully, but still look and feel great.

In the long run, I probably will come out ahead buying $10 Uniqlo Supima vs. a $2.50 Hanes.
 
III. Updates - 2/7/2022
Changed course a bit and picked up following items:
  • Green Varsity Jacket - $28
  • White Crewneck Sweater (GAP) - $10
  • White Zip Hoodie (GAP) - $35
  • Adidas Superstars Sneakers 👟 - $30
  • Blue Jeans (H&M) - $20

Total Spent - $123 -- ($593 total)

I'm finding simplifying to white for my shirts and sweaters make things easier to match for my wardrobe.
 
The Green Varsity Jacket impressed me and I'm going to focus on getting another green jacket.

IV. Updates - 4/8/2022
I picked up a Green Chore Over Shirt Jacket for $40 to add to my collection.  Took me 2 months to finally find a good one on sale.

I'm now looking for a collegiate green Adidas Track Jacket to complete my collection of jackets.

I also picked up a mint green Alox Classic Swiss Army Knife for $38, which joins my bargain find of the $20 Victorinox Explorer.  Those 2 knives cover my hobby side.
 
  • Chore Over Shirt Jacket (Green) - $40
  • Alox Classic - $38
  • Victorinox Explorer - $20
 Total Spent - $ 98 -- ($691 total)
 
The Omega x Swatch should also be my last acquisition for 2022 as I anticipate having to save up for anything interesting or cool that might pop up next year in 2023.
 
The MoonSwatch will set me back $280 each and I'm planning on acquiring 2 of them (Moon and Mars versions.

Update - 8/17/22
Got a Timex Mk1 Mechanical for $80.  I’m liking it so far and a nice alternative to my Casio’s.  I felt too overdressed in the Omega and wary about breaking the vintage Zenith.

 
Update 9/22/22 - iPhone 14 Pro!
Got both the iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Watch SE2.  With trade-in, iPhone cost me $200 and the SE2 was $100 off at $329.

Tech expenditure = $ 529 -- ($ 1,220 total)
 

Update - 12/10/22
Done for 2022. Closed out with a pair of Air Jordan 1 Low and a new wireless keyboard set for my computer ($25).  Total was $ 1,245.
 
I bought 3 watches this year, but sold 2 (Timex and Omega).  Opting to keep just the Apple Watch SE2.
 
This is a bit more than I expected to spend this year, but all worthwhile items.
 
In Summary:
  • Clothes & Shoes - $633
  • Knives - $58
  • Watches -($689) but final was $329 for SE2 only.
  • iPhone - $200
  • Tech - $25

Total = $ 1,245

 













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