Baby Stepping into the Present
I have a complicated relationship with technology. Whenever something new comes out, I really, really want it. I inherited that trait from my late father.
But over the years a few factors – namely reality and my wife’s love of thrift – have taught me the difference between wanting something and needing something.
I have appreciated this newfound part of my personality. Sure, I miss the thrill of the impulse buy, but I feel much more secure when I do break down and buy something fun.
This is why I couldn’t understand her angst recently over the new cell phone she had her eyes on.