I basically fix commodities when they are broken.

I purchased a 3980-yen radio-controlled watch 20 years ago and have replaced the battery three times and the band four times myself. (Recently, the seconds LCD has become invisible).

The shaft hole required to replace the band is missing, so I used instant adhesive to force it to stick.

I have also repaired holes in bags and trousers with wood glue and continue to use them.

I often read manuals and disassemble and fix computers, refrigerators, washing machines, and even motorcycles.

However, I do not consider this a "virtue" or anything like that.

I have never thought about the "mottainai spirit" even for a millimeter.

And I don't think I'm "poor" -- I think I have enough money to buy commodities.

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Frankly speaking, "bother" is good fit for me.

I feel to bother to purchase something new and accustom it.

Basically, I like repair.

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When I successfully fix it, I feel "I won", however, I don't expect others to understand this feeling either.

My wife seems to have given up on me like that.