Behold, This Retro Fan! Surviving 90°F in LA and the Price of My Freedom

The thermometer in my Los Angeles apartment hit 90°F today. In this city, that’s usually the cue to blast the AC. But mine stays off. Instead, the only sound is the persistent, low hum of an aging electric fan.

To some, this might look like extreme frugality. But to me, it’s about protecting the sanctuary I’ve built. I didn’t just move to LA; I escaped. I fled from the suffocating grip of toxic parents, fighting for every inch of the freedom I have now. The panic disorder, the rheumatoid arthritis, the lingering pain from a car accident—these are the battle scars of a survivor. If I could escape that living hell, I can certainly survive a California heatwave and the grind of reviving a $3.80 AdSense account.

Besides, air conditioning is a scam. Sure, it’s cool, but at what cost? In the already bone-dry air of LA, it ruins your skin and leaves your throat raw. Then, to top it off, they hit you with an extortionate electricity bill. There is zero benefit other than temporary comfort. It’s all downsides. I’d much rather trust my fan; it’s kinder to the human body and doesn’t rob me blind.

My discipline extends to the dinner table. Today, I saw a "Buy 1 Get 1 50% OFF" sandwich deal. My stomach screamed "yes," but my brain said "no." I drove past, came home, and cooked. In a city where eating out is both overpriced and dangerously caloric, cooking at home is the only logical choice for my wallet and my health.

...Who am I kidding? I’ll be honest: I absolutely HATE cooking! Standing in a hot kitchen after a long day is pure torture. But I do it anyway. Because every cent I save is a cent I’m investing in my future—getting closer to that $100 goal.

From the primal race of 100 million sperm to escaping toxic roots and now battling inflation, my life has been one long war. In a world where money haunts you until your last breath, I choose to sit in the heat, keep my fan spinning, and type my way toward freedom.

Thank you sincerely for taking the time to read through my story and strategies today. I am truly grateful for your attention and support as I navigate this journey toward my goals. Every minute of your time spent here is deeply appreciated, and I look forward to sharing more of this reality with you soon.