I know this feeling. The first phone I used was a gift from a friend. he gave that to me. I used it until it was of no use again. The next was a gift and the next. I one day realized I have to get one for myself.
I used up my first money from my investments to buy iPhone X. I felt it. It was a great feeling I could do that from my pocket. You did great. It was a sacrifice.

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