Every year on my birthday, I treat myself to an unreasonable purchase. Something that I always wanted but wouldn't just buy it normally because it wouldn't be practical or reasonable. Something like an expensive toy, or a fun gadget, or a hobby kit.
This year I'm indecisive between the Steam Deck and the Meta Quest 3. You might ask why would that be unreasonable. Because I have a family with a newborn now so I don't have much free time to game anymore. It would be a waste because I can only play like once or twice per week.
I would love to hear about your desire for an "unreasonable purchase" (within your budget).
My big financial purchases are not set to any schedule. I mostly just try to save money as much as i can usually.
My fun purchases have been bicycles, surfboards, and beer homebrewing equipment. But i haven’t spent much money on any of that in a while. Been looking at perhaps another surfboard and when my bike breaks i will get a newer one than the one i have now that i got for free.
But i like this idea of making a fun purchase for myself on my birthday. Something to look forward to and think about. Hmmmm.