It was fun to do and I hope they enjoy it.<\/p>\n
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I’m often referred to as weird, silly, eccentric, or – my favorite – whimsical, but when it comes right down to it, I’m actually really practical. Especially when it comes to large purchases. Ok, yes, I did buy a pointer hand today when I was at Staples, but the comedy opportunities are well nigh endless and I couldn’t pass it up. I mean, you start with nose-picking and go from there – the sky is the limit.<\/p>\n
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But the big stuff always gives me pause.<\/p>\n
I really “want” a laptop. Just think, I could blog FROM ANYWHERE! Well, anywhere with WiFi. But I don’t really “need” a laptop. I have a very nice desktop in my office at home – and a somewhat crappy desktop at work. I don’t need another computer.<\/p>\n
I also really “want” a playstation 4. I really don’t need this – I mean, I really don’t need this. My playstation 3 works just fine and while I’m more of a PC gamer at this point it also plays movies just fine. But, oh, a playstation 4… I just want to rub up against one. But not in a weird way.<\/p>\n
So, conflict in my head. A lot of conflict. I’ve price shopped and compared features on both of these many times – but haven’t gone ahead with either. The practical side will keep winning until the parameters change – i.e. my playstation breaks or I get a syndicated writing column and\/or my desk computer breaks. Eh, two of out of three…<\/p>\n
And while that practicality is kinda boring, my bills are paid. And that feels pretty good too.<\/p>\n
Not as nice as rubbing up against a new playstation 4 – again, not in a weird way – but still pretty nice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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