this imploding heart

When July is gone I'll be 24

I got my birthday present yesterday! Like everyone, I've been pining for an Ipod forever. Perhaps you've noticed, however, that ipods are a zillion dollars each. I just couldn't quite justify the cost to myself, especially considering the fact that the value will depreciate to almost nothing within a year or so. If I'm going to buy something that's going to be worthless in a year, I'd really prefer that it be almost worthless straight out of the box.

Because I haven't had any kids, my parents are generally willing to shower me with about 50 George Washingtons to celebrate my oh-so-miraculous birth. Between them and the sweet and thoughtful suprise gift certificate I received from a stranger this Christmas, I was able to pick up this tiny little number for the price of shipping. And it gets FM radio. And works like a zip drive for my schoolwork. And has a voice recorder I'll never use. And is 7/8ths of a zillion dollars less than an Ipod.

I'm feeling like a smart shopper.