I cement my yuppie status several times each week by spending $7 on Starbucks coffee that I'd be embarrassed to drink in front of my friends. It may be extravagant but it beats the hell out of waiting 20 minutes in line at Tim Horton's.
The particular Starbucks that I frequent either has a very [...]
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As is customary with decisions of consequence, I rotate through a strict regimen of want, rationalization and procrastination. Depending on the gravity involved -- especially where large sums of money are concerned -- this process may take weeks, months or even years. After many rounds of delay I generally avoid satisfying my selfish [...]
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They say necessity is the mother of invention. Don't know who the father is; probably remorse. -- Red Green
Succumbing to steady pressure from my girlfriend, I am now the proud owner of a central vacuum system. The house was already set up with piping and inlets so I opted to self-install rather than [...]