Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Too Poor to be Bored

The economy is bad. We are supposed to be focused on saving, budgeting, food storage, life insurance, etc., etc., etc. Why is it I can't stop thinking of ways to spend money I don't have. I have every excuse in the book to run out and buy one of these...

Really, my refrigerator is on its last leg and far from being energy star certified--saving on electricity is good right?

Or a nice pair of these...

Again--energy star--and think of all the laundry I could get done in these babies.

But here's the big ticket item I really "want"...

I'm ready to trade the Mazda5 for something bigger, newer and more exciting (Yes, I think a minivan sounds very exciting right now). I always buy a new car with the intention to keep it forever but the truth is, I like car shopping, haggling, and driving away in something that is new and wonderful. Sadly, the novelty wears off and I get bored much sooner than I expect. I get that from my dad. But, I swear, if I get a minivan, I will be happy forever!

5 comments:

Mimi said...

I've had mine for almost 3 years and it's dirty and worn but I LOVE IT! Good luck being patient.

Sarah Harward said...

Too funny! I'm the same way. As soon as I know we don't have the money for something, that's all I want! We got a Honda Oddessy about a year and a half ago and I LOVE it. It wasn't new, it's a 2000, but still, loading kids in a van is WAY easier (and even more fun)! Hang in there, it will come. (you could always get pregnant again and then INSIST that you NEED a van with 4 kids. I'm not sure if it's really worth that though ;) )

RAPN! said...

I want a new washer and dryer too! our dryer broke and I am mooching off my mom and grandma's dryer hookup!! :) hopefully i will have a dryer soon...robb says he is going to get me one at a scratch and dent place. :( (i prefer one of those nice ones like you posted)..
p.s. minivans are fun!!

Ryan and Lisa said...

You crack me up Lake! Hope you get your minivan soon!

Jason.Ashley.Kyler.Camden said...

Yes- the washer and dryer is to die for!! isnt it crazy what we wish for- not trips to the beach or a year supply of chocolate, but the BMW's of washer and dryers for our own sake!!