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“The Laptop That Broke My Wallet.” 

Every dent I avoided became another dream I worked on.

Daily writing prompt
Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car).

The most expensive purchase I’ve ever made is my MacBook Pro — the one I bought back in 2022 after graduating from Cal State Long Beach.

Man, Apple loves to drop the hammer on those prices. But that’s why I take care of this thing like it’s gold. No scratches, no dents — it’s spotless.

I’ve used it for editing, writing, drawing, and soon, I’ll start learning Blender on it. This machine is my studio, my journal, my classroom, all in one.

But yeah, next time? I’m definitely going refurbished. Because these things devalue faster than you can say “new model.”

Still, I’ll give it this — it’s held me down.



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