The Camp-bed, the Cloak, and 3-ply Luxury Toilet Paper
Sealing with duct tape my friend’s care package (he’s a Marine stationed in Afghanistan), it struck me just how Spartan people are about some things, but demand total luxury in other, sometimes closely-related things.
- I am typing with a high-end MacBook Pro, and writing with a 10 cent BIC Cristal pen.
- My stickshift truck lacks power locks and windows, but has a stereo with both USB and iPod inputs.
- I wear Mizuno Wave Nirvana 4 running shoes with socks bought from Target, and Patagonia jackets over Wal-Mart shirts.
Seth is right: We specialize in everything.
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That is so true! I bought expensive coat and H&M tops :). It’s a way for me to look like a Grecian goddess while having a bank account of a peasant.
Then again, it’s all about prioritizing of what we think important in our life. I’m sure I’ll feel different about the 10 cent pen when I have to sign a million dollar deal ;).
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