The thing is I just got my first real computer. I'm not sure why I haven't really purchased one before, but I think it may have something to do with the fact that I, unlike my sister Sara, almost always regret pretty much everything, especially big purchases. I've only had my computer for a week, so no regrets yet, but I'm anticipating a huge let-down one of these days. Which is probably why this is my first computer purchase in my 34 years of life. I'm not sure what the catalyst for the disappointment will be, but it's really inevitable. Maybe I'll hear about another better deal, or a key will fall off, or I'll realize that I didn't make sure that it came with a _______________. I'm not sure about the specifics, but I'm pretty sure that, generally, I'll regret this pretty soon.
My new computer
Cuteness factor: B-
Price: A- (it was a really great deal!)
Ability to eat up my evenings: strong
Likelihood that it will make me facebook weary: strong
Clickityness: C (it's too loud. i feel like my roommate can tell i'm playing bejeweled blitz)
Proof that I may be an adult: uncontested
Ability to help me file taxes in record time: A++
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carmen (after this post):
ReplyDeletecertainty she will have regrets: A+
actual likelihood she will have regrets: C
success at an optimistic outlook: F
is it possible that you will only regret the computer a little, but will mostly like it? is it possible to have some regrets, but generally to be glad about what happens and how you behave? even if disappointment may be inevitable, isn't happiness also equally possible and equally likely? i hope so!
The thing is that I think living without regret isn't for you. It seems like anticipated regret will only cause regret in the end, even though what you describe is buyer's remorse, not regret. So, maybe your motto should be... "Destined to be an old lady with as little regret as possible, though will likely have many regrets caused by her pessimistic outlook." However, that isn't as catchy.
ReplyDeleteI think it's still catchy if she's wearing a purple hat.
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