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Home & Garden Gardening Update From Lockdown to a Streamlined Collection 2 Current plants 3 yrs Oldest plant 4 Updates logged I've been cultivating my plant collection since the lockdown, and I've recently downsized to 2 plants after some ups and downs. Here's a recap of my current lineup and some updates.   Current Collection Current Plant Collection 8-inch Pots → Sansevieria — oldest, 3 years → Sansevieria Log Updates 1/13/24 Added a Xanthosoma for $14.99, opting for it over a Monstera. 6/10/24 Orchid died after blooming twice — down to 6 plants. Trimmed the golden pothos to manage its long vines. 10/15/24 Let go of the pothos due to health issues — down to 5 plants. Parlor Palm survived a spider mite infestation and has rec...

Collections Personal Collections Review for 2024 Headphones, tech, watches, knives, sneakers, and fountain pens ~$13,200 Total Value 6 Collections 73 Total Items 2021 Last Review Table of Contents ① Total Value ② Headphones ③ Tech ④ Watches ⑤ Swiss Army Knives ⑥ Sneakers ⑦ Fountain Pens ⑧ Final Thoughts I. Total Value The total value of my collections is relatively modest, with a few items making up the bulk of the value—namely my Rolex, Omega, and iPhone 16. Without those high-value pieces, the rest of my collection is worth around $2,400. That said, I'm considering a major purchase in 2025, which could significantly impact the total. I'm eyeing a Rolex Submariner 14060 or an Omega Speedmaster Professional, budgeting between $4,000 to $8,000 for one of these iconic piec...