h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

yep! spot on

To answer;
"Does anyone else find themselves mentally calculating just how long it took you to "earn" something, in order to justify the expense, either beforehand or afterwards?"

Yes.
IMO it is a healthy way to discern what you want from what you need. Especially if you want to save for something special down the road like more education , a home or whatever life changing experiences or security in a big way. Money gives you many choices!

Money is an emotionally loaded topic for most peopleRight up there with love and sex.

Sorry not phrasing well...hope it made sense.

the problem is:- money kills, love can killsex...well all three, but what a way to go, now the problem! I'm going to die of old age

Hiya Abbi! Your phrasing sounded perfect to me- you summed up pretty much the way I'm thinking when I calculate and justify purchases.

It can be difficult to ovverride impulses sometimes, instant gratification is pleasant. But it's more fun for me to try to make things "special" when I can. I also like it when I can find little treats- like CDs or DVDs, for example- used or at discounted prices. Then it's easier to have some of the things you'd like without sacrificing what you need.

A long-term goal that seemed do-able, would be a powerful incentive. I know several people who are living on pretty tight budgets now, so they can buy their own home. That takes an enormous amount of willpower and I think it's very admirable. I don't want to own a home right now- too much upkeep that we don't have time for.

Oh, prof. You are a wonderful fellow and even if you die from old age as opposed to an overload of money or an overdose of sex, you will always be loved.

Thanks for the email, I need to compose a proper reply and get it back to you, but I've gotten sadly behind on email this last week.

PC thanks for your kind words,it'll be many a year before the smile leaves my face(its super glued on)

PC I love rummaging in used item stores,goodwills, antique/junk places
It is like a treasure hunt to me and very satisfying.
Good you enjoy it too!

Hi Manimal
PC is right about you

I am also behind in everything computer wise.

*abbi sighting*

But can't stay, am but squeak soon all; 6am here, not been to bed yet...

zdt

Abbi and PC, aw! shucks...


My thoughts are with everyone caught up in the South of the States and the long term effect of recovery