First Rodeo

First Rodeo

22 things that are, unfortunately, worth it

In my humble opinion, the things that are always worth the extra time, effort, or $$$…

Azora Zoe Paknad
Mar 26, 2026
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In my humble opinion, the things that are always worth the extra time, effort, or $$$…

  1. Driving a little extra out of the way or paying a little more than you want to see that one hairdresser who just knocks it out of the park every time.

  2. Ordering takeout after you have the worst day ever.

  3. I had heard way too much hype about the Chappywrap fleece blanket and sort of refused to believe that a fleece blanket could be good enough to justify the price. Well, it is. I have all the expensive weighted faux fur blankets and Pottery Barn throws and this one is just so much better— and it doesn’t get ratty or pill or shed like many others. [Editor’s note: this letter got so much love after I published that Chappywrap made us a discount code, yew! Try FIRSTRODEO15.]

  4. The extra side of aioli to go with the fries.

  5. Breaking up with someone when you kinda know deep down in your gut that they’re not the one for you, even if nothing is “wrong.”

  6. The fancier pair of sweatpant jeans. They look exactly like jea…

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