I’m not very materialistic or terribly tech savvy. When I look back, it is always the experiences that are the best memories. Traveling doesn’t fall into that category, as I hate the whole process. I will do almost anything to get out of it. It’s always been the seemingly ordinary evening with someone that winds up being so much more.

I knew the answer because it appeared somewhere else I have been this morning/afternoon. It was Neuro News Nanos: *How not to become bored with things. For me, a good meal and good company is worth more than your iPhone 3G S.

I grew up kind of spoiled and when I got what I wanted, the thrill was gone sometimes that very day, probably three days max. I used to think there was something wrong with me, but the truth is, there is a big difference between getting what you want and getting what you need. Experiences usually fall into the latter category. You can’t plan the perfect evening; life does not work that way. Since I got my converter box and antenna, I am back to having everything I need. I hate clutter and things must perform a necessary function for me to purchase them.

I’m glad you are postponing the immediate gratification of your new iPhone 3G S, as you may find it isn’t worth it or at least the price will come way down as the economy continues to tank. I don’t think we are at the bottom yet.

Your leaving for 10 days soon. Now, that’s something, as I assume you are taking your wife with you. Personally, I would move somewhere before I would go away for 10 days, but I’m not sure I will be able to swing that again in my life outside of the old Lotto fantasy. What would be the one thing I would take with me if you could only take one thing? Valerie, my new kitten, she is an untapped resource of experiences waiting to happen. I’m sure if she didn’t have that personality disorder that makes her a “special needs” kitten, she would be some kind of babe magnet.

Sandy