Another day another twist in life, regardless of how constant things may seem to be, the only thing that remains constant will always be change. I’m turning older going on 23, at this most exciting junction of life. Finally out of college, starting a career, and being independent, meaning racking up debt and paying back student loans. It’s now a balancing act to control consumption and balancing the quality of life.



There’s a list of items that I would like to have by the end of the year that I’m going to be looking forward too obtaining. Why, because it would make me happy to have them, as it will increase my happiness barometer, heighten my sensation, and increase delight? What do you want me to say? PS I just like to hoard things as well.

First on this list, yes, despite everything I do want a Nintendo Wii. I’ve had the great fun of playing this first hand like 2 years ago when one of my roommates got one. I’m not an crazy gamer at all, but I would like to swing and play the tennis game, grow my Pokemon, and play some smash brawls. See a theme here? I want a way to release well stress and well energy, and there’s no better way to smack Jigglypuff around. 8-)

Second, I want sight, and more screen space. It’s about time I get a huge LCD screen. See here, 22in is the new standard, so I have to bump it up to 24in. I would be very happy with a 24in LCD, but the incremental jump from 24 to 26in is like $45, so might as well get that right? Well, sitting 2 feet away from a 26in LCD might make me go blind, but it’s going to be amazing! The gaming experience, the DVD experience, the chat boxes, I can have everything right in front of me, you would think that productivity would increase, but I would wager that productivity would hit an all time low. Still! I would like a bigger LCD screen please.

Third, Sound. I’ve decided that the Bose Companion 3 Series II multimedia speaker system would just be perfect for my room for a simple price of $200. Amazing! It’s Bose, enough said, if you want great sounds with simple clean design, get a Bose.

I want a cooler Camera. Now that I’ve got some time to explore my world I want a camera with RAW capability, so that means I’m going to have to invest in getting a Semi Pro Digital SLR. No better camera for that than a Canon Digital Rebel and the price is well pretty much bargaining now. I can get a whole Canon Rebel EOS XT for about $400. What a steal.

GPS. One Word, okie, I already have a pretty decent GPS system, but it’s kind of not new anymore, and I got both my sisters newer and cooler GPS, so now I’m feeling left out. Time for an upgrade, I already know what I want, so it’s just a wait and she if the price will drop anymore and how quickly I want it.

So the big question is who’s going to get me what? I know it’s a big tech heavy list, but it’s all really useable and practical. I’m a practical kind of guy. I still want cake, balloons, flowers, and all that jazz. Actually, writing up this list points out the seriousness and flaws of our way of life. Consumption is king, and all we want to do is consume.

I want the world to be a better place, and I want to spend more time with the people I love. Mom, Dad, Nick, Kim Anh, & Kim Son. So even if I don’t get any of these things in the near future, I’m still one happy chuck, because I know that I’m loved, now and always.

Birthday Wish List:

So I never update this thing anymore. But hey, my birthday is coming up so I thought that those dearest to me would read this, maybe. And buy me things that I actually need. In addition, I thought that this would be a great time to reflect on this year and well on things that I really need to live a better healthier life.

Number 1: A Microwave/ Toaster/ Mini Oven.
I just moved into a new apartment and am lacking this basic essential kitchen appliances. A microwave would be so cool, so I can reheat my cold left over food that's always chilling in the fridge. I eat a lot of bread for ham/turkey sandwich and peanut butter.

Number 2: A passport




Number 3: Lovely MACs
I really want to get this new laptop before school starts, so I think I'll get this for myself.


Number 4: A Nice Dinner & Birthday Cake?

Okie, so I'm working for BR now and that comes with lots of yummy goodness. Employees Discounts being the best. This morning, while at work at my other job, I decided to like make a major purchase. I bought the deliciously awesome Heritage bag for $425.00.  Not bad at all! One thing we have to remember is that COACH makes all off BR's bags and leather goods. So that's why we justify the high price.  Beautiful isn't it. Because it's going to house my 15inch macbook pro. OMG goodness.