| Janauary 30, 2004 10 things I hate/love to buy Part II 10 things I love to buy 1. Funnel cakes and other sugary delicatessens -I mean what beats buying a nice warm sugary funnel cake at the boardwalk? Or how bout a nice soft salty soft pretzel at the ballgame (or streets of Philly). Or what about some salt water taffy? Can you possibly turn down that cotton candy at the county fair? I didn’t think so. It’s a wonderful thing to buy specialty foods that you love. 2. Video games -Bet you didn’t see this one coming. But come on, video games are America’s pastime. What a great way to challenge your brain and hand and eye coordination. They have provided us with wonderful stories (Final Fantasy’s, Lunar’s), fantastic gameplay (Street Fighter, Grand Theft Auto III), amazing graphics(Pong, Metal Gear Solid), great music (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, SSX), and unforgettable characters (Super Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog). I love video games and they will always be one of my favorite hobbies. Plus arcade and pinball machines are hella tight. 3. Cars and car upgrades -I’m a sucker for speed and style. As you know I’m a sucker for BMWs which I think contain a lot of style. They also contain a lot of speed and upgrades can make them even faster, handle better, and look cooler. So I don’t mind spending money on my making my Bimmers the best they can be. Speed may kill but it also gives thrill. And what is life without thrill? Kind of boring actually. 4. Girls -Ok, so I’ve never had a girlfriend (which has prolly saved me thousands), but I have had close girl friends and one very close friend and as weird as it sounds, I actually enjoy to spend money on them. It’s like I desire to give them stuff and buy them dinner and things of that nature. I desire to see them smile and I guess buying them certain things does that and that just makes my day. Not trying woo anyone, but if I ever do get a girlfriend, she can look forward to good money being spent on her. You get what you pay for, and who more deserving of good stuff than that special girl? 5. Creator -I’m hugely opposed to “obligatory” tithing (and any church that “passes the plate” or coerces people to give money to the church sucks and doesn't trust God) but I’m a strong advocate of heartfelt tithing. There really isn’t anything more financially satisfying than giving to God because you just have this feeling inside that says “give”. Whether it’s to a quality abortion prevention ministry, a homeless ministry, or even a good, organic church, I have no problem of giving back the money God gave me the first place to help people out and either directly or indirectly furthering his kingdom. Woe to those that give out of obligation or out of a sense that they’re a “better” person or more righteous person because they give. That Pharisaical lifestyle will land you a cold place in Hell no matter how pious people or you think you are. Give because you want to. Give because of that compassionate attitude the Holy Spirit has put on your soul. And yes I horde a lot, but God is faithful in spiritually jump-kicking me in the head every once in a while to get my cosmic priorities in order. Anyways...next item. 5. Ben & Jerry’s ice cream -Well this is a little different from my first item because when you buy Ben & Jerry’s you're invoking the moment as well as your taste buds. I usually am buying Ben & Jerry’s ice cream when something good is going on. Whether it be a couple friends sitting around watching a movie, a celebration after something cool happened, or your on vacation at the beach and you get a pint, Ben & Jerry’s usually represents good times. Now for girls it may be different. If a girl is buying a pint of Ben & Jerry’s it’s prolly cause she broke up with her boyfriend because he was seeing another girl that was thinner than her. 6. Tennis balls -Mundane eh? Well a new can of tennis balls not only symbolizes “game on”, but when you pop the top off that new can, you’re in for one of the greatest smells known to man...mmmmmm...new tennis balls. 7. Credit card purchases -I don’t know about you, but when I use my credit card I feel good (and not because I got a great deal on those shoes from Ann Taylor). The reason is that my Discover Card actually pays me to use it. Haha, Discover are idiots! Well actually they're geniuses because they know there are even more idiotic people in the world that will actually buy things and not pay them off fully that month. But thank you Discover, you don’t make a dime off of me, but you pay me anyways...what a nice arrangement we have. 8. Home theater equipment and DVDs -Ah, the benefits of having a steady income. Having a hometheater is ever guy's dream, and having a nice DVD collection is the icing on the cake. Though I don’t have the greatest setup in town, mine can shake a few walls and pound a few eardrums. My TV could use an upgrade, as well as my DVD player, but things suffice for now. All I got to find me is a girlfriend....sigh... 9. Fireworks! -What could be better than a box of bottle rockets, Black Cats, jumping-jacks, tanks, Roman candles, helicopters, and snakes?!? Answer? Nothing... Fireworks rock and lighting them off at anytime of year, though July 4th being the best, is just loads of fun young or old. Too bad I live in a state where most of the good fireworks are illegal, but too good that my sister lives right near a state where in the South everythings game! :) Ka-BOOM! 10. Crabs -I love seafood, but crabs are my favorite. Not an elegant #10, but a sure tasty one. |