Originally Posted by
PatriceJ
i would never question a person's decision to stick with the simplest, least expensive machine they can find.
i don't really understand why anybody would question my decision to get the best i can afford.
i have worked hard all my life.
so i felt entitled to treat myself to all the bells and whistles i could squeeze out of my budget.
it's that simple.
Who would criticize that? And why? It's no one's business but yours. Life is short. If one can afford nice things, go for it and enjoy to the fullest.
linkd: When I taught, I used to point out that a child was rich if they had friends, or a lunch, or a book to read. Rich is about needs and wants, but it's also about point of view. Interesting discussion.