NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!! NOT A DAMN THING!!!
It sucks that that is the answer that I give to that question but that's the truth and that's that.
So, here I sit browsing the latest deals that normally abound at this time of year and it is with great regret (And slight depression) that I close the window. I don't know why I keep doing this to myself! I know there will be great deals on games and tech and games and electronics and games and I also know (all too well) that I won't be able to afford any of it. I question myself every time.
"Why? Why do you continue to do this to yourself?"
*clicks on another "check out these really cool items you would like" ad knowing full well I'll just hate myself a little bit more after I'm done*
How is it that a guy who goes to work 5 days a week (On a "bad" week) doesn't have money? How can I not be able to afford "the lowest prices of all time"? How come the deals elude me every year?
The answer is simple! I'm an ADULT that's why!!!
Adults have responsibilities. Adults do what needs to be done. Adults sacrifice the things they want for things they need. Adults don't get to buy Videogame consoles and Wide-screen TVs and Laptops and Surround-sound systems. NO! Adults buy food and furniture and pay bills and rent!
Adults make on-time loan payment and monthly Credit Card payments and, on rare occasion, try to save a little bit too! Adults do not splurge on spur of the moment deals. Adults do not indulge in whims of fancy. Adults do not "shop till you drop"! Adults (Sensible, responsible adults) use their limited cash flow for the greater good. Forget the childlike longing for that cool item, ignore the nagging tug on your heart strings, dismiss the self-serving thought of "you deserve it". Be an adult and do the adult thing. (I kick myself repeatedly for EVER wanting to be an adult!)
See that excessively low priced item over there? See that Buy-One-Get-One sticker just beyond that? See ALL the *insert number here*% off tags and the brightly coloured "Sale Sale Sale" stickers? Don't even think about them. You're an adult. Adults think about University tuition fees and Retirement funds and Medication costs. Adults think about keeping the cupboards filled and refrigerator stocked. Adults think about the above mentioned things that they're not supposed to think about but they think about them for their kids, not for themselves. Don't worry about your own happiness, don't rationalize and justify spending your own money on you. Don't even consider that you work your ass off and slave away at a job that you don't always enjoy and you should be able to at least buy something nice for you. Nope! Adulting is all that matters now. Keep a stiff upper lip, put your shoulders to the wheel, suck it up and adult away.
Adulthood: Where dreams (And every other cool thing) go(es) to DIE!!!
Adulthood: Where dreams (And every other cool thing) go(es) to DIE!!!
You know what else is going to suck? The fact that this whole chain of events (Me knowing sales are about, me looking at them, me wanting stuff, me looking at my wallet, me lacking money, me wallowing in self-pity, me beating myself up over it) will reoccur in about a month or so. It grinds my gears that I can already predict that I won't be partaking in the joy of giving someone I care about (Namely, me) a gift that they will enjoy. It's sad actually. Down right dismal! it's enough to bring a grown man to tears. Maybe one day I'll be (rich enough?) able to buy the things I want to buy, when I want to buy them and not have to worry about the "necessary" things. Maybe at some point in the future money won't be an issue and I'll have no need to worry about price tags. Maybe, just maybe when I'm a little bit older I'll see something I like, swipe my card and strut out the store with my shopping bag slung over my shoulder (walk a few steps, stop abruptly, turn around, slightly pull my shades down and say "Like A Final Boss" in my best "I'm too cool for school" voice)! *Cash and Carry Achievement... UNLOCKED* But until then, I guess I'm stuck with gritting my teeth as I grin and bear it! Biding my time and penny-pinching as my day draws near. Because one day, some day (while I can still hold a controller, hopefully), I would love to treat myself.
*notices another "Last Chance for Amazing Savings" ad, sighs, clicks it and dies a little bit more inside*
OK. That's it! I should really quit now!
*publishes blog post and turns off PC*
P.S*notices another "Last Chance for Amazing Savings" ad, sighs, clicks it and dies a little bit more inside*
OK. That's it! I should really quit now!
*publishes blog post and turns off PC*
If you feel within your heart of hearts that this inhumane suffering shouldn't continue and want to help this poor, unfortunate soul. Gift ideas include but are not limited to:
- Final Fantasy XV (for Xbox One)
- Xbox One Controller
- Lenovo Laptop
- Pocket PC
- Xbox Live Gold Membership
- Xbox One Power Supply
T.A.G
c/o Mario Wade
P.O. Box 3529
St. John's
Antigua
Digital Download Codes (for any game you think I would like) and/or Xbox Codes (for any amount you think I would like) may also be emailed to:
theantiguangamer@hotmail.com
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