Describe something you really wanted to buy but decided not to

Last autumn, I wanted to buy a very expensive pair of wireless earbuds from a famous brand. I saw them in a shop window when I was walking home from university, and from that moment, I couldn't stop thinking about them.

There were several reasons why I wanted them. They were sleek and white, with excellent reviews for the sound quality, and several of my friends had a similar pair. I was also influenced by an advertisement that said they would completely change the way I listen to music. I went into the shop and tried them on, and honestly, the sound was fantastic. The price, though, was nearly two hundred dollars, which was more than I had in my account at that time and about a third of my monthly budget.

I left the shop without buying them, and I had to think twice for several days. Eventually I decided that it would be an unnecessary expense. I already owned a perfectly good pair of ordinary headphones that worked well, and I realised that I was mainly attracted by the brand and by wanting to look the same as my friends. Also, I was saving money for a language course, which was more important for my future. So I put the money into that instead.

How did I feel? At first, a bit disappointed, I admit. But after a few weeks, I was proud of myself for resisting the temptation, and I noticed that I hardly thought about the earbuds any more. Since then, I try to wait at least a week before buying anything expensive, and often I find that I no longer want it.