Small Steamer: a little dignity in living alone, no need to show off
My name is Stacy. I'm 34 years old and I live alone in a loft converted from an old warehouse by the Chicago River. The floor-to-ceiling windows face south, and the light is good enough. However, the sound of the subway roaring past outside is never absent every day at seven o’clock. Living in such a city, you must learn to coexist peacefully with the hustle and bustle, and also leave some space for yourself to catch your breath.
As an interior designer, I am accustomed to dressing neatly and remaining calm in front of clients. Even if you are still drawing blueprints in the early hours of the morning, you should dress up as if you had just stepped out of a magazine in the morning. It sounds like "perfectionism", but in fact, more often than not, I just don't want to let go completely in the chaotic life. After living alone for a long time, you will understand that some dignity is for others to see. And some are kept for oneself.
I'm not the kind of person who appears in lifestyle magazines. My kitchen is sometimes in a mess. There's expired yogurt in the fridge and the washing machine occasionally trips halfway through. But even so, I will still iron my clothes flat before going out. This is not to make anyone think I'm sophisticated, but because I want to know: Even if no one is watching, I'm still willing to be a little more serious about life.
Three moments in life, small steamer became my "emergency umbrella"
1.The "Final Rescue" before a meeting
How many times have I almost wanted to turn down a video conference because of my crumpled coat? Fortunately, I can always take out small steamer in time and quickly iron out the shoulder lines. Although the camera only focused on the upper body, the condition of the clothes directly affected my mental outlook. With just a light spray, the entire person instantly switched channels and became professional.
2."Heartwarming Remedies" before a Date
Once I was invited to dinner at the last minute. The other person said they wanted to eat at the nearby Mexican restaurant. I hurriedly grabbed a white linen dress and only then did I notice that the hem of the dress was wrinkled as if it had been in a fight. While applying the facial mask, I picked up the steamer and ironed it bit by bit. At that moment, I understood that it wasn't for that dress, but to tell myself, "It's okay. There's still enough time. I can get back into the swing of things."
3.The "Source of Confidence" during business trips
There are too many details in a designer's work. Clients may even turn against them because of the uneven texture of the fabric. So how can I go to meet them wearing wrinkled clothes? small steamer became the "secret weapon" in my business suitcase. Once in a homestay in Nashville, I relied on it to iron out that crumpled suit that had been crushed in my luggage. The client praised me at that time: "You always look so energetic." I smiled and nodded, but in my heart I was thinking about that little gesture of clearing the socket for it the previous night.
Why did I keep the Nesugar small steamer?
I'm not the type of user who pursues a sense of technology, nor do I like "fancy" appearances. What I value is its actual performance. I have tried several models on the market, but in the end, only the Nesugar small steam iron was worth keeping. The reason is very simple:
15-second quick start: Mornings move fast. The fact that it can be used immediately after plugging in is extremely important to me.
Suitable for multiple materials: Most of my clothes are made of wool, silk and linen, and this machine can handle all these fabrics.
Lightweight one-handed operation: I can use it while answering the phone without feeling tired.
Leak-proof and heat-resistant design: Even when used beside the washbasin, there will be no water stains left, which is very reassuring.
Compact in size and easy to store: It can fit in the corner of a suitcase and barely takes up space in a drawer at home.
These functions may sound ordinary, but to me, they are not parameters; they are the "tacit understanding of life" I have developed after using them day after day.
Sometimes, a single wrinkle can throw off your whole day
I once wore an unironed windbreaker while catching the subway and felt uncomfortable all day long. There was also a time when, because the dress was too wrinkled before a date, I simply said, "I had something urgent to do," and canceled the meeting.
It's not that we really care about those wrinkles, but rather whether we are still living seriously behind those details.
For me, small steamer brings back a little bit of control. It won't change your life, but it can quietly hold you up in your chaotic moments.
For you who also live alone, are busy, and are trying to keep it together
I'm not a content creator and I don't know how to shoot Vlogs. I'm just an ordinary woman who needs five minutes every morning to tidy up her clothes and hopes that when she looks in the mirror before going out, she can still say, "You're doing okay."
Nesugar small steamer is not a powerful tool to boost my presence. It just helps me regain a bit of the rhythm of life every day so that I won't lose myself in the fast pace.
If you've ever had that morning sighing at wrinkled clothes, perhaps you'll understand what I'm talking about. It's not about astonishing anyone, but about stabilizing oneself.
Give life a little more composure and leave yourself some dignity. Neither making a fuss nor settling for less.
