This is some sort of sick joke, right?

[Not Afraid]

You know, I'm not going to be taking my money with me when I die. I may as well enjoy the finer thngs in life while I'm here to enjoy them. Good coffee is one of those things I find, not only worth the money but absolutely necessary.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

You know, I'm not going to be taking my money with me when I die. I may as well enjoy the finer thngs in life while I'm here to enjoy them. Good coffee is one of those things I find, not only worth the money but absolutely necessary.

But would you pay $5 for a cup of coffee that tastes bad, or doesn't taste any better than a decent $1.50 cup of coffee?

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

You know, I'm not going to be taking my money with me when I die.

Absolutely. But I don't want to leave my debt behind for the people who outlive me. So I try to hit a balance between managing debt and enjoying some comforts; we just don't have the resources to enjoy all creature comforts. A $60 dress from Torrid now and then, maybe. Designer? Not on your life, not if it means that I have to use a credit card.

[MouseWife]

{Quoting:Alex Stroup}
But me not understanding why someone would pay $100 for a t-shirt is not the same as me condemning it. Even if in less serious moments I mock it (as I do people who watch Joey; even though I mock I don't really care).{end quote}

I've been mocked before for watching this show!!! Are you a curmudgeon???

Back to topic, sort of:

Knockoffs, copies. If it doesn't effect the performance, I go for it. But, we do the swapmeet a lot and I never buy their 'copies' of anything. Even little things. Mostly because I know they are not made to the same standards and will not last as long as I'd like and also I am concerned about what it is made of, normally also not to standards.

A lot of things the copy just won't do. If it is clothes, I do understand that a more well made dress will more often be made to fit better, lay better on the body, and move better when you walk. They often show in the fashion mags 'knock off's' and an outfit for up to a grand and here you can buy it for under $200. But, is the material the same? Will it really fit the same? And, you have to ask, does that matter?

For me, {back to topic} that t-shirt wouldn't work for me. I have other shirts the same material and I have found the lesser expensive thicker shirts look better on me. So, that is even more of a factor than the price. I have a $200 pair of jeans in my closet. If I don't eat for a while I can fit them. I think I'll eat and wear my $20 Levi's.

Thanks Lisa for the quote from Seinfield, I can hear him say it. And, I can hear Joey saying about the mocking 'Aw, come on!!!' then 'Hey, how YOU doin'?

Happy Friday!

[Gemini Cricket]

I was just talking to my friend about this last night... When it comes to fashion, one of my biggest gripes is with Lane Bryant. One of my bestest friends, Mimi, is big, and she goes to LB to get her clothes. But they do not have enough styles out there. I see the same clothes on all these women. They need more options at their stores.

[MouseWife]

I can't recall the name of the store, sorry, but there is a store in our mall, I don't know if it is nationwide, that is sort of like a 'Hot Topic' in plus sizes. So cool. The clothes and accessories are all plus sized and they are cool.

Does anyone know of this? In San Diego it is at Plaza Bonita or Bonita Plaza, whatever you want to call it.

[Ponine]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I was just talking to my friend about this last night... When it comes to fashion, one of my biggest gripes is with Lane Bryant. One of my bestest friends, Mimi, is big, and she goes to LB to get her clothes. But they do not have enough styles out there. I see the same clothes on all these women. They need more options at their stores.

well, yes and no.
Lane Bryant cant decide who they are catering too.
THey used to be carrer minded. Within the last five years, they started aiming younger. So now, there's less out there for us career gals.
Lots of great clothes, but a little too low cut for the office.
Torrid, is cute, and great for clubbing, but again, not career. I think that as an industry, they dont think the plus sized women make up enough of a market.

Maybe. so off topic, but there you go.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Absolutely. But I don't want to leave my debt behind for the people who outlive me. So I try to hit a balance between managing debt and enjoying some comforts; we just don't have the resources to enjoy all creature comforts.

Yes, it is all about balance. Saving is important, but so is living. We try to do both and make choices accordingly. I think one of our biggest financial pluses is that we live in a modest house and don't have an outrageous mortgage to tie us down. It's been, in retrospect, one of the best choices we have made. The thought of selling and moving into a bigger house/nicer neighborhood is great until we look at the house payments and what that would mean for our lives.

But, many deaths in my family and my own health issues have taught me a lot about how to live and what is really important in life.....friends, love and great experiences.

[Not Afraid]

Yeah, there's a reason why we're married.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hmm...all I meant is that I don't know from Christmas ornaments. But okay.