Materialism 2010

This is one of my lists that has become an annual review of things I’ve been meaning to acquire. Writing it all down and looking at the costs makes it easier to prioritize and seperate need from greed. New Computer: This is a hold over from last year, but now I need one even more. [...]

New Guitar Day Forthcoming

Yesterday I sent off a money order for this guitar, a Gibson Melody Maker.  I got a pretty good deal on it (if you’re looking for one, I might know how you can still get one) and it is the first time I have bought a new guitar in five years.  I’d be much more [...]

Materialism 2009

In an attempt to separate need from greed, I occasionally make a list of things I need and want and try to prioritize them. Here they are: Apartment: Sometimes I think not having my own place is holding me back entirely too much. If I didn’t hate other people so much I’d split rent with [...]

45,312

I didn’t almost no writing today.  We had a second Thanksgiving with my dad’s side of the family.  Tomorrow I have to crank out another 4688, which will be my biggest single day yet.  I’m exhausted right now and it’s only 11pm.  I’m really going to be off my sleep schedule when I have to [...]

Free at last! Free at last!

Today I made a huge payment on a balance I’ve carried for quite some time.  It’s very liberating.  While I still have student loans to pay and on going expenses like food, rent, etc., I’ve been managing my finances with Fortora Fresh Finance software, available for both PCs and Macs.  It’s a great tool for [...]

Guitar Playing Robot 2

This image has been updated. Legs have been added and the red wash has been taken away. I’m toying with the idea of doing two versions of this magnet. One as seen here that will be given away to friends and family (promotional items if you will) and another that will be sold in an [...]