First paycheck senseless purchase suggestion?

[swbsam]

I've had a rough few months being unemployed, and finally have gotten a stable and rewarding job. I haven't really had much fun at all lately, staying home all the time to save money and (of course) not buying any of my beloved gadgets.

I don't want to be stupid or irresponsible, but I want to just buy a token little thing to celebrate a bit. Any suggestions?

Here's the obvious ones:

-Ipod /mp3 player: sure, my current mp3 player cost $15 and isn't very glamorous, but it works.. I also drive to work and listen to my car stereo, i don't really see a time when i could/would wear headphones

-Computer stuff - I'm kinda computered out. I got a new iMac a few months ago (not for fun, a loan from my parents for school and freelance work), and my job is also giving me a laptop... I work on a computer all day, my gf and i both have home and work computers.. that's 4 computers between us - it's overkill..

-video game stuff: got a wii for my birthday that I dont' really ever use, but could use some suggestions for killer games.


any other suggestions?

 

[Colt45]

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[NikolaeVarius]

Stocks

 

[Baked]

Coke.

 

[pstylesss]

Take the girlfriend out.

 

[swbsam]

Originally posted by: ZeroIQ
Take the girlfriend out.

Actually, I always do/did that. Even when I was freelancing and making just a few bucks here and there, just about ever spare buck went to making her not feel "poor" while I ate ramen noodles.

So, yeah, I'll take her out more often - that'll be great. but i want to spoil myself a bit.

 

[everman]

Pie

 

[potato28]

Gold plated door handles for your car.

 

[swbsam]

Originally posted by: everman
Pie

Pie is amazing...

 

[mh47g]

Save it for when you become unemployed again?

 

[IronWing]

Tattoo

 

[RESmonkey]

Originally posted by: Colt45
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Let's get rid of of the -nol and down size it to a methyl group

JK, hope someone gets that joke.


EDIT = NVM, I am way off.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Beer! Remember it's proof God loves us and wants us to be happy!

 

[Casawi]

I bottle of liquor.

 

[Foxery]

It's time to upgrade your living room. Gotta keep up with The Joneses.

 

[SirPorl]

I have been unemployed for the last two months and just got a job today. Woo-hoo go me!!

Anyhow, my first purchase was that I enrolled in the motorcycle safety course, joined the gym, and plan to get a tattoo. I will stagger this out over the next month or so.

I was lucky in that I had a ton of money saved up and still have quite a bit saved. Don't plan on touching anymore of the emergency fund.

Congrats on getting back on your feet man

Cheers

 

[TallBill]

Lots of beer.

 

[tfinch2]

I need one of these as well. I graduate in May and will quadruple my salary.

 

[soccerballtux]

I would spend it on social activities with friends. Having an MP3 player is nice, but ultimately not very rewarding. Building relationships, however, is.

 

[QueBert]

I disagree "relationships" are overrated IMO, a "best friend" can stab you in the back, but an MP3 player will always be there for you.

friends BAH who needs em! I would trade my best friend for an iPod Touch, and I already have one... I mean an iPod Touch