This is odd - I think ...

[xarir]

I have a decent job that pays me pretty well. Recently I cashed in some stock options so I could lock in a profit rather than subject my theoretical fortunes to the whims of the stock market. The options yielded some good coin which I just banked pending a decision on where to invest it next.

Today I found myself at the Eaton Centre. On a whim, knowing that I had some cash in the bank account I decided to play a game - I would allow myself to buy absolutely anything at all that I wanted so long as I could physically carry it. All this really did was rule out plasma TVs at the Sony Store, but anything else was fair game.

But as I wandered through the increasingly Christmas-themed mall (Merry X-Mas everyone!) I actually couldn't bring myself to buy anything. I looked at watches, but I really don't need a new one right now so I passed. I looked at blenders but I already have one that works OK. I looked DVD players but I already have 2. I looked at CDs & DVDs but there was nothing new that I actually wanted. I looked at computers but there's nothing out that really makes my existing system obsolete. I looked at ties but I've got enough already.

So in the end, I got a baking sheet ($14 + taxes).

As I was leaving the mall I was thinking, "Fark - is that it? I've actually managed to collect every phystical, material good that I really want / need at this particular point in life. Is there nothing else?"

So I got home and made a donation to the cancer society. (Got an uncle with leukemia.) That made me feel a bit better, but I still feel a little empty right now.

Very odd ...

 

[baci2004]

That is really something. Must get me one of those.

*runs over and gives xarir a slap on the ass*

 

[shinyam]

I wish I had your problem, xarir.

 

[Drunken Master]

I'm poor and horny.

The next time you find yourself in a similar situation, I could always use 200 dollars or so....

 

[Vanessa Valentine]

Bless your heart, Xarir! Making a contribution to any charity is such a thoughtful and selfless act. You're a good boy!!!


V.

 

[AsheBlonde]

I think I understand your empty feeling Xarir. Still, you made a nice choice, a good choice.

If you're still feeling a little low, perhaps I can forward you my Mastercard bill? It could use 'a donation.' LOL

Seriously, I recommend giving yourself a vacation. Seems like you may need a mental break, maybe?

 

[Dick]

Maybe you have just come to a point in your life when material objects dont really excite you. Not a bad place to be if you ask me.


Oh, and the donation to the charity? Just think of the possibility, that the money you gave, might mean saving someone's life someday, and I think you'll feel a lot less empty. You did a good thing, and in my books, I got a lot more respect for you cause of the baking sheet+chairty combo than the expensive shiny watch routine. all the best to you.

 

[Camielle]

WAY to have some support

If he takes a vacation maybe he should take a companion along with him...hint.... hint...

Just kidding with ya Xarir...

Good choice with the wise choice of the Cancer Donation as I am a survior! I beat Ovairian Cancer in 1989 at 19 years old.... Hats to you....and next year maybe you can run with me in the Terry Fox Marathon that I do every year!

 

[big dogie]

That's kinda where I find myself now as well. 'Things' just don't really matter anymore I guess because I have allot of 'stuff' the last while I have spent my money on the 'sins of the flesh' but I am starting to grow board of that too......... these are only problems of single guys though because if you have a woman in your life she will constantly remind you that she wants all sort of expensive stuff that won't make her happy........ and then your brooke so you want 'things' too.......... dam contentment and the monotony of peace in your life

 

[eyeofthedragon]

That's the way the cookie crumbles

 

[MojoRisin']

Bless your heart, Xarir! Making a contribution to any charity is such a thoughtful and selfless act. You're a good boy!!!


V.

Whats even more thoughtful and selfless is doing it and not telling anyone about it.

 

[xarir]

LOL - thanks for the thoughts guys.

SB - kewl! A USB Swiss Army knife eh? Yup - that's one I don't have. Neat idea in a geeky kind of way.

bbking - what's wrong with cookies? Actually I didn't make cookies. I made almond macaroons. (Ground almonds, sugar, egg whites, pinch of salt)

Camielle - funny, I've actually got this weekend booked for a very brief getaway. You're right, maybe that will help.

Don - windmills ... sounds tempting ... ;-)

big dogie - I hear ya! Sounds like we're in the same space. (Move over will ya?)

yyc - like I said, they weren't cookies.