Shopping Sucks Now

12/21/2019

In this personal essay, the author expresses frustration with the act of shopping and the consumer culture it perpetuates. The author vents about the overwhelming choices, the pressure to constantly buy new things, and the dissatisfaction that often follows purchases. They question why shopping has become such an integral part of modern life and wonder if there is an alternative to this endless cycle of buying and accumulating possessions. The essay serves as a critique of consumerism and explores the author's desire to find meaning beyond material possessions.

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