Struggling with decision. Continue CH or go to netflix?
01-16-10 | 03:42 PM
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Re: Struggling with decision. Continue CH or go to netflix?
... As I've said before, I just don't get the "gotta have it NOW!" mentality. Surely there are dozens of other titles in one's Netflix queue to watch in the interim. What is gained by watching a new release during release week? Bragging rights at work/school? I just don't get it.
-Z
01-16-10 | 03:48 PM
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Re: Struggling with decision. Continue CH or go to netflix?
01-17-10 | 12:39 PM
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I really can't explain it -- I've got it when it comes to movies (and a few other vices), it's just... I don't know. I can't explain why I get so excited when the release date arrives, and I lose my head -- I can't walk past the stupid display at Wal-mart without picking one up even though I know I can get a better deal if I wait. Shoot, you can pick up a new release on ebay for sometimes half the price if you wait a couple of weeks. But ... just can't help it. It caaaaalls to me. "Come hither," it says. "Put on your favorite socks, grab a bag of cheesy popcorn, turn off all your lights, turn up the receiver and watch me .... now." I'm helpless.
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I scrimped and saved like crazy over most of my career; I was saving one third to one half of gross salary for most of that time. Those thrifty ways allowed me to retire at age 45. Having the freedom to do what I want when I want is worth way more to me than "stuff". (However, I also do large amounts of volunteer work so as to remain a contributing member of society, as opposed to a leech.)
01-18-10 | 08:55 PM
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Re: Struggling with decision. Continue CH or go to netflix?
I guess I'm the opposite. I almost never impulse buy anything. I am willing to pursue "delayed gratification" for purchases, especially with DVDs, which tend to drop in price sharply over time.
I scrimped and saved like crazy over most of my career; I was saving one third to one half of gross salary for most of that time. Those thrifty ways allowed me to retire at age 45. Having the freedom to do what I want when I want is worth way more to me than "stuff". (However, I also do large amounts of volunteer work so as to remain a contributing member of society, as opposed to a leech.)
I scrimped and saved like crazy over most of my career; I was saving one third to one half of gross salary for most of that time. Those thrifty ways allowed me to retire at age 45. Having the freedom to do what I want when I want is worth way more to me than "stuff". (However, I also do large amounts of volunteer work so as to remain a contributing member of society, as opposed to a leech.)
I think it's great that you are volunteering as well! I'm 38, and no where near retirement (again, foolish choices, from a foolish girl), but ... I have to admit I have had some fun, albeit stupid and impulsive fun at times, it has been fun nonetheless. It's almost embarrassing to admit that, but I'd be lying if I said otherwise. I know that tied to this new releases thing and the other vices in my life. Wonder if I will ever get them under control. Maybe the others, and then I'll just keep the DVD thing. And who thought a thread about Netflix couldn't turn into a therapy session?!!
-Zoe
