Consumerism has rotted my brain so bad I’m dreaming about an Owala water bottle

I have wanted an Owala water bottle for quite sometime (8+ months)- and yes- it’s because the internet told me so. I do like the colors, and was impressed when my friend left hers in my apartment and it held ice for almost 3 days.

Despite wanting one- I haven’t bought it. I HAVE water bottles. I even have a Stanley I was gifted that I’m not crazy about. If I was to buy an Owala- the next trendy water bottle would be out shortly after, I’m sure.

And yet- deep inside me- I still want this stupid water bottle. I’m convinced I’ll start drinking more water again (nevermind that I got so caught up at work today I only drank maybe 14 ounces of liquid all day). I feel like I’m forever chasing how much water I used to drink with a camelback back in high school. I loved biting down on those kinda gross straw rubber things.

I am not exaggerating when I say-2 nights ago I had a dream about this stupid water bottle. I woke up disappointed I didn’t have one. I want the silly little dopamine rush of a cute bottle filled with ice.

IT IS SO DUMB. What is wrong with me? How can I consciously be trying to improve my consumption habits- and be so hung up on a god forsaken water bottle that I’m having dreams about it?!?! Can I un-train this at a base level???