So my spouse says I’m cheap. I prefer to think it is more that I simply have my priorities all screwed up. For the record, I’d probably say I’m more frugal. Economical, perhaps, or possibly thrifty. But never cheap!
You know there are whole countries, races of people, who live with the “cheap” stereotype: the Scots, Dutch, Indians and Catalonians just to name a few. Ever notice Scottish Inn on the interstate. A motel so cheap you have to clean your own room. Or have you ever ‘gone Dutch’ on a date and paid your own way (muttering ‘the cheapskate’ under your breath).
My biggest problem is that I’m admittedly “penny wise and pound foolish”. I scrimp and scrounge on the little things, then blow it all on some big gesture. There are simply moments in life that require a little flare. I fully embrace the Chinese saying that “you aren’t born with money nor do you carry it with you after you die (so live it up a little)*.”
Funny thing is, I do the same thing with time as well. I am ultra efficient thinking two, three, sometimes seven steps ahead, always doing little things to shave off valuable seconds or minutes. Not rushing per se, mind you, just being hyper efficacious with my precious time. Then what do I do with all those stolen seconds and minutes. I spend them wantonly on a beer, a sunset and/or writing a silly blog.*Note I added this little gem to the end all on my own.
And here is a little video to punctuate the point:
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Video is not working jd~sorry to be the bearer of bad news and here..precious time is saved for special people in my life
Hmmm….like how you pick up on the irony of life…rushing to save time so we can indulge later on nothing at all if wanted….
Here it is either all or nothing…either not buy anything or spending too much without limits…so fast then gorge…seems to be my plight right now..
Have a wonderful night of rest…S.D.
Posted on April 21st, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Hi JD, Guess i’m cheap too and there’s nothing wrong with that!!! Now i will spend money on fishing lures..lol
Posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 7:07 am
ah thanks for stopping by
i totally get the fast gorging concept
Posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 7:08 am
Someone sent me a song this morning that was so sad and moving it made me cry. Then I come in here and watch that video and have a good laugh.
Neither one cost me a thing but the value of both was outstanding.
Thanks JD
Posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 8:55 am
I remember seeing that video some time ago, maybe you even posted it in a blog a while back (like, a while-while-back)….but it was still just as funny as it was the first time!
Can you resubscribe me with my new email address? Is there a way I can do it on here???
Posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 7:09 pm
I thought i previously posted a different segment of same set … anyway
i’ll go back and add ya
Posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Accumulated minutes are always best spent wantonly.
The Chinese saying rings a bell.
Posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 10:35 am
i love having my bell rung …
Posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 10:59 am
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