On paper, spending $660 on Pokémon cards doesn’t make sense.
It’s not the “logical” thing to do. It’s not an investment strategy. It’s not a necessity.
And it definitely isn’t something any financial advisor would celebrate.
But here’s the quiet truth underneath the noise:
I’m not really collecting Pokémon cards. I’m collecting moments with my kids.
In a world obsessed with optimisation, efficiency, and “making smart choices,” we forget something important: Not everything that matters can be measured.
And not every meaningful moment comes wrapped in logic.
Sometimes the things that nourish us most make zero financial sense — and infinite emotional sense.
The Real Beauty Behind the Packs
Every pack we open together is a ritual.
The excitement.
The predictions.
The loud “NO WAY!” when we land a hit.
The laughter when we pull yet another duplicate.
The way my kids’ eyes light up like they’ve just found treasure.
In those moments, I’m not a manager, a leader, or an adult juggling responsibilities.
I’m just Mum.
Fully present.
Fully theirs.
And that is the real value — one that no PSA rating or market price can ever match.
Why Serving Happiness Matters
We spend so much of our lives being logical: Make the practical choice. Save the sensible amount. Choose stability. Follow the rules. Do the “right” thing.
But what about joy?
What about connection?
What about the memories we’ll hold onto long after the logic fades into dust?
Serving happiness isn’t reckless.
It’s intentional.
It’s choosing what matters most even when it doesn’t add up on a spreadsheet.
Because the one thing life keeps teaching me is this:
Presence is the real currency.
And joy is the real return.
A Reminder I Keep Coming Back To
When my kids grow up, they won’t remember how much I earned.
They won’t remember what was “logical.”
They won’t remember the sensible decisions I made in boardrooms.
But they will remember:
Sitting next to me tearing open packs The sound of our collective gasp when we hit something big The inside jokes The energy The softness The time The love
That’s the legacy I’m building.
Not a binder full of cards, but a childhood full of memories.
So yes, I spent $660 on Pokémon cards.
But what I really bought was joy, connection, presence, and moments I’ll never get back.
Happiness over logic. Every single time.