laureljeune

I keep learning (the hard way) that trying to save money isn..

Added 2025-05-12 15:27:29 +0000 UTC

I keep learning (the hard way) that trying to save money isn’t always the smartest idea...

or: a short story on what not to do haha
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So recently I had this idea to book a hotel room just to shoot some new content for inst/tt, I just needed a change of scenery. I packed all my outfits, lights, cameras, the whole setup.
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On the site, there were two options: hourly booking (minimum 3 hours) or a full night. The price difference was pretty big, so I figured I’d just book 4 hours, should be enough for a few reels.

I paid, showed up... and turns out I had accidentally booked a room from the same hotel chain, but in a different city 🙃
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They gave me a discount and I eventually got my room, but in the end I paid more for those 4 hours than the full night would’ve cost 🤪