I am proudly part of the “Napster Generation.” I remember they day in high school when I found a cool site that let you download other people’s songs for free. With my 28k modem, each song took about 45 minutes to download. How things have changed.
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In order to properly show you just how boring my life can truly be, I’m going to share with you the first story about splurging that popped to mind when I found out the topic for this blog swap. I’m going to tell you about the time I bought a new pair of shoes.
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I am on an unpaid leave of absence due to the birth of my daughter last spring. I was given a very generous leave of absence (14 months!). I am using this as a trial run to see if we can live without my salary so that I may stay home when my kids are little. As a result, I have to question every single purchase every day.
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Over the last few months, I kept debating on getting rid of cable. I rarely watched it. I spent a ton of money on it. What was the real reason? I was just throwing money away. Well, the time has come. Goodbye Comcast. It was nice horrible being your customer.
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I am currently considering a few expensive purchases. I am looking at a new flat screen HDTV to replace my old analog TV. I am considering Lasik eye surgery. I am considering a new road bike. I like nice things and experiences, and I am happy to spend the money if it is something I will really enjoy.
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I am loyal to my hair guy. I have been going to Fred for about 13 years. When I started going to Fred, my parents were still paying for my haircuts. He is at a professional salon that is much more expensive than some of the discount hair options.
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