“Some persons are very decisive when it comes to avoiding decisions.” ~Brendan Francis
Don’t think that I didn’t exaggerate and roll my eyes when putting those air quotes around ‘problem’. Oops, I did it again. Also don’t think that now isn’t really the time for me to be coming to the Internet with a ‘problem’ that isn’t so much a problem as it is a nuisance because there was an earthquake several days ago. And ever since then I’ve been a weepy mess and then my Aunt Flo came to visit and I thought that would make me feel better alas, not. Still a weepy mess who stares at CNN.com for hours on end mouthing ‘I don’t understand…’
But hypothetically speaking; let’s say that I needed an item of furniture. I looked around for a bit and bought this item of furniture. In fact I’m sitting here next to a glass of of wine typing away on this piece of furniture. Now let’s say that while looking for something else recently, I stumbled upon a very similar item to what I already have but this borders on perfect. And let’s say that I saw this item and was all, ‘Holy Mother of Jesus! Why didn’t I find this earlier!’ And then I smacked myself in the head because DOH. So! If you were me would you buy the even better piece of furniture that really is absolutely perfect? Or would you just be a suffering fool and let the other item go. Realizing that this is a very good lesson for all future purchases?
And now back to your regularly scheduled real problems of the heart breaking sort.
7 Comments
Put the first item on Craigslist or eBay sell it. Get the one you love. Life is too short for regret that is so easily corrected.
You are single. You don’t have any kids. Why the hell NOT?!?!
Buy it. No questions asked.
I would suffer, but I like misery and all. Mostly because it gives me an excuse to drink more wine.
I’m with Sheila on this one. Get what you want and either sell the other or donate it. As for the bigger picture, horrible things happen around us every day. Do what you can to make a difference but don’t stop living your life out of misplaced guilt.
I would talk about getting the perfect item until people were tired of hearing about it, but miss the opportunity to actually get my hands on it. Therefore, I think you should snap up the perfect item while you have the chance.
Buy the item you really want, because obviously – life is short and we should enjoy it while we can.
But then sell the other one and donate that money to a charity.