Stupidity personified
It is said that stupidity is doing the same thing you did in the past yet expecting a different outcome. I think I am insane. Regardless (or should I say irregardless for all the uniformed) of the fact that I know that consumption is my enemy (in many regards) I continue to do so.
Now let me say that conspicuous consumption has always been a major issue. I am literally compelled to buy certain status items, only to regret the purchase soon after. In this case it was when I got my payment coupons. Now I know I reasoned that I deserved a BMW or similar vehicle due to my promotion and so forth, but did I really? Or was that just another ruse I perpetrated on myself to justify the purchase. I know I ask it in the form of a question, but really it is a statement and we all know the answer to the hypothetical.
So now I am saddled w/ this ridiculous payment for the next 90 years or so it seems and I ask myself what have I really got to show for it. Yes I have a car that is fun to drive, nice to look at, and a definite symbol of accomplishment. But the more tangible result is a bill that will stare me in the eye for the next 4-5 years, tens of thousands of dollars which could have gone towards retirement or other savings in the next 5 or so years, and most worrisome is the impending periodic service that the vehicle is likely to need. I can envision a total loss of disposable income for the next couple years. And I did it to myself.
I am too old for this stuff. When will I ever learn???
BTW, stay tuned for my Sony Plasma purchase. I don't like my current one.
I guess I will never learn.
PS -- The vehicle is up and running.
Now let me say that conspicuous consumption has always been a major issue. I am literally compelled to buy certain status items, only to regret the purchase soon after. In this case it was when I got my payment coupons. Now I know I reasoned that I deserved a BMW or similar vehicle due to my promotion and so forth, but did I really? Or was that just another ruse I perpetrated on myself to justify the purchase. I know I ask it in the form of a question, but really it is a statement and we all know the answer to the hypothetical.
So now I am saddled w/ this ridiculous payment for the next 90 years or so it seems and I ask myself what have I really got to show for it. Yes I have a car that is fun to drive, nice to look at, and a definite symbol of accomplishment. But the more tangible result is a bill that will stare me in the eye for the next 4-5 years, tens of thousands of dollars which could have gone towards retirement or other savings in the next 5 or so years, and most worrisome is the impending periodic service that the vehicle is likely to need. I can envision a total loss of disposable income for the next couple years. And I did it to myself.
I am too old for this stuff. When will I ever learn???
BTW, stay tuned for my Sony Plasma purchase. I don't like my current one.
I guess I will never learn.
PS -- The vehicle is up and running.
posted by Big Mike | 11:08 PM
2 Comments:
I guess the good news is you're not alone and second, you won't live that long.
Although the world is catching up for sure, it is really scary when you think about how we as a nation spend more than we can earn... So who's coming up with the balance?
Maybe we're forever screwed.
Here is something really practical and useful
www.fatwallet.com for all kinds of coupons, rebates and discount offers. It dones't solve the problem but it reduces the pain.
BTW, Han has a 10% off Circuit city coupon, might come handy on the Plasma TV
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