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[technoir]

So of late I have found I have been in a materialistic mode. I keep dwelling on material items I want, in particular pieces of technology. Invariably they are also items I cant afford.

For instance I have been thinking hard about getting a new HD capable tv. I have a tiny little 13 inch vcr/tv combo. I Find myself trying to think of a way to be able to afford a new tv. I began thinking in terms of how many weeks of 60 hour weeks would I have to work to afford it.

And while I am at it I could work for a new camera. I would certainly like one for Dragoncon so I could get pics of all the fun. Also I could use a new monitor as mine is dying and the big flat screens call to me. While I am at it a mixing board and field-recording rig would be good. I also certainly would not turn down a hd capable video camera while we are at it. I can keep going but you get the idea.

I need to get past this of course. I can’t afford any of this at the moment. It is bound to lead to disappointment and irritation if I continue to think this way. I need to break from it for a while. I have to accept that I am not making the kind of money to indulge my tech geek self too much. I will certainly make it a goal to get a job where I can afford to indulge such notions.

Comments

[solfox.livejournal.com]

At one time I would scan or post pics of the things I wanted out of life on my refrigerator, noteboard, or other places I might look -- they served as motivation to strive and achieve those goals. While health and fortune took me down roads I did not expect, and I've long since taken down those pictures, some still exist and serve to help me to keep getting back onto my feet to dust myself off, and try, yet again.

[technoir.livejournal.com]

not a bad way to look at things I suppose. I certainly look at costuming that way. Loose enough weight and I will get this thing or that for a nicer bit of costuming.

[angelash-ga.livejournal.com]

I have 2 monitors we will be giving to Goodwill - If you would like either, you are welcome to them. Ofcourse, they aren't uber cool flat screans - but they work. We are just getting rid of everything computer related (computers included) and comp desk. This room will become a baby room. We eventually would like a Macbook. :-)
Just let me know.