May 13, 2008
Look! It’s Ten-Word Tuesday.
As some of you may have guessed, Bossy has been home for two weeks and she still hasn’t sold the pre-owned laptop she purchased specifically to use while on her Excellent Rationalization.
The situation reminds Bossy of over a decade ago, when she gave birth to her second child. Bossy would spend all day with her newborn daughter and her newborn daughter’s sweet button nose and her tiny button eyes and other button things like her button butt:
And then Bossy’s son would climb off the school bus from first grade, and he would flop on the bed next to his infant sister and Bossy would marvel at her son’s enormous earlobes and his enormous pupils and his enormous teeth the size and shape of felled dominoes:
While Bossy was on the road for five weeks, she grew accustomed to her baby laptop and its silver Chiclet teeth and its antiglare widescreen eyes. Bossy is trying to embrace her desktop eMac again, but its teeth are too clacky and its face is too round and when Bossy sits down to work she knows she looks every bit as technologically advanced as Matthew Broderick in War Games.
Which is what today’s challenge is all about: in exactly ten words, can you please share with Bossy the way you rationalized your last unnecessary purchase?
And make sure to check back later today to read everyone else’s comments—the best on the web.
Local bakery NEEDS my business to survive hard economic times!
Breakfast with my brother and Dad is unnecessary but fun.
But these flats make Bossy’s ankles look so much thinner.
on ebay
an incredible deal
a Nikon
I want it
I’m here to shop for others, but it fits me!
Expensive, signed book on Ebay that never made it here.
But, “authentic” hobnail milkglass is a good investment..it’s vintage!
It’s better than the old one and I want it.
(It was my new fridge, and the old one was slowly giving up on the idea of keeping things cold, the door seal was failing, the water was suspect and the ice dispenser was grumpy, loud, and prone to do nothing close to the promised job – much like many politicians.)
Shade and Sweetwater,
K
I don’t have any strappy stilettos in that exact black.
How could I NOT get the $50 refurbished BlackBerry Curve?
It’s my patriotic duty to stimulate the economy…so there!
They’re so cute and I don’t have shoes this color!
Those shoes look so great with my Guess skinny jeans.
You bought it last month, it’s money under the bridge.
Because of pending unemployment all purchases have been *totally* necessary.
Totally. [Including the BUCKETS of gin]
expensive camera will be necessary when we have the babies.
The kid begged for it.
PS: Did you know it’s the 25th anniversary of that movie? I used to think MB was so hot. And that movie scared the crap out of me.
Hey, did you notice I did it in 5? I don’t know what I was thinking. I owe you 5 more.
The kid begged for it, and it was really cheap.
but i want loads of pics at xmas and ireland
- forgot to charge battery before ireland, took about 12 pics at xmas
still loooooooove my posh camera
Promised daughter room redo for 13th birthday, now son’s too.
endless pleadings from adolescent son. we both got something. Yay!
I want it all and I want it now.
~immortalized by Queen.
http://www.lyrics007.com/Queen%20Lyrics/I%20Want%20It%20All%20Lyrics.html
Buying these discount shoes pumps cash into our flagging economy!
Just doing my part, people. I’m a true patriot.
I am a mother and deserve a 200 dollar purse.
I’m too tired to cook. Thai food is healthy, right?
My vacuum broke and Dysons are totally awesome, right?
(The answer, by the way, is YES THEY ARE!)
Regularly $199. Sale $99. Only a fool wouldn’t buy it.
so that I will no longer describe myself as “haggard”.
Cause Im The Momma Thats Why so deal with it.
Not a junkie so I am saving money that way!
Those strappy little bronze sandals make me so smokin’ HOT.
Birthday presents I buy for myself equal no disappointment.
EVERYONE needs an expensive DSLR to take pictures with.
Because I WANT it.
We Febreeze before company comes. Time for a new couch.
The fetus needs bacon cheese omelet and chocolate milk NOW.
I may work outside the home again someday, yea, really.
It’s cheaper than camp and will keep the kids busy.
(A new – and completely unnecessary – laptop)
I SO deserve to have this new expensive camera bag.
because I’m unemployed and have NO money – needed interview suit!
These black flip flops are different from other 23 pairs
It’s logical for inseparable friends to own identical dresses. Right?
He went fishing without me and I was very lonely!
I am going to buy some gas for the car…
That will take care of my tax rebate…
I thought it would be better than hitting the bottle!
Great price. May not have reverse, but has heated leather.
Camera came thanks to Bingo winnings,I love B 15.
It’s his birthday and he’s so damn cute. An iPod.
Life is TOO precious for rationalizing – it’s to be LIVED!!!
It’s mother’s Day Dammit and Dude, I birthed your children!!
My laptop gives me mobility;
We need two for school.
My computer was too slow… (I really wanted a dual-core)
Old camcorder= grainy, crappy images…
Baby now walking= BETTER camera.
I decided that being pregnant with my 4th child justified a 6 bedroom house.
Got the new camera now before old one goes kaput.
It’s only money, after all.
Huge, honkin’ SUV for jobsites. Dubya needed more oil money.
At over $100 to fill up, will trade for prius.
But the storage containers are on SALE! Must. Have. Them.
Six pair of shoes. Hey! But, they were on sale!
I’m sure I can lose ten pounds before summer comes.
Must have more books, they are what smart people read.
Clutch purse: cute AND holds my large-ass cell phone.
The shoe store was closing and I needed eleven pairs!
Last person on Earth without an Ipod. Must buy now.
It is impossible for anyone to have too much porn.
Have eaten so much cake over winter, pants won’t zip.
If he doesn’t see it, it isn’t an unnecessary purchase.
I want a new toilet because the old one’s gross.
Makes my penis look much bigger than the sad reality.
But I can always take it back. Here’s the receipt.
Kids are gone and Blythe doll looks pretty to me.
I will take better pictures with another new lens.
People too close on bus – Ipod necessary!
Its my dream and I deserve to chase it
It was Mother’s Day. I’ve always wanted to learn French.
Having new outfit to wear daily makes me feel fancy.
I had to buy it for the kids.
*sigh*
Nikon D60…Been responsible for too long.
I need clothes, not losing weight, gaining it. Plus? It’s cute. (11, my bad)
Large silk Cherry Blossom Branch on sale for $9.
Missing my mother on Mother’s Day. Red iPod shuffle soothes.
Tight, stylish jeans. I’ll just diet. They sit mocking me.
didn’t get coveted bag for birthday despite hints, bought self.
Money’s pretend anyway, decimals and some meaningless strings of numbers.
I was just so thirsty and sober. I bought beer.
And Bossy, you might need a counting refresher lesson for some of your readers. Maybe your lovely son can teach some pre-SAT math using advanced technologies, such as fingers.
If I return it, my face will look even worse.
A fancy camera’s necessary for capturing cuteness of future offspring.
My feet told me the other shoes were totally uncomfortable.
White jeans to make my unnaturally large thighs more noticeable.
I work full-time; I deserve to have__________.
(Fill in with anything from facials to pedicures to new clothes every other week. LOL)
Gladiator sandals: uber cute, expensive, out of season in exactally 4 months.
New couch & chair—never had brand new furniture before.
Need to look good for meetings with bankers — nothing fits.
Thorntons special chocolate coated toffee is unnecessary in what way?
“But Bush said it’s unpatriotic not to spend this money!”
I’m using the power of attraction to attract more shoes.
It will make me fit, reading this running book (right?)
No eating out this week. Can now afford cute tops!
MacBook Pro rocks your world. Love like that deserves splurging.
MacBook Pro rocks your world. Love like that deserves splurging.
Going to Italy so I need these $140 Diesel jeans.
I can make and sell pretty things with these beads.
(Over the next year, maybe)
It’s twenty percent off! Now only overpriced by thirty percent!
MacBook Pro rocks your world. Love like that deserves splurging.
Quit Smoking
Gained Weight
Needed New Clothes
Lots of Them
But Mom, everybody else has one; I want one too!
Because. That’s it. Just because.
I didn’t have toenails anyways. I should get some now.
It’s my birthday and I’ll Wii if I want to.
turn the $500 Dyson’s rotating brush off for hardwood floors!
If clothes are on sale, it’s OK to buy. Right?
It will slough away dead skin, revealing a nicer me.
Vaca to Mexico.
Free accommodations.
Reasonable flights.
Couldn’t say no.
laptop = blogging + watching t.v. = multi-tasking
Discontinued Pottery Barn duvet cover on eBay–I won, suckas!
New party outfit compulsory – twas small print on invite, right?!
(Used this very day!)
Gently used lubricants? At these prices? Can’t pass a bargain!
“It’s cheaper than therapy, and will last much longer.”
-The contraction counts as 2 words in my book. If it doesn’t in yours, then:
“It’s WAY cheaper than therapy, and will last much longer.”
As for your computer situation, here’s 10 words for *you*:
“Sell old desktop and laptop. Get latest laptop with Leopard.”
Gently used personal lubricants? At these prices? That’s a deal!
Found coveted gypsy skirt on ebay for 50.00, NOT $150.00.
Wicked Tickets
New York
Stephanie Block rocks
twelve days away
1. Buying luxury items releases endorphins like sex; want more endorphins.
2. Still like my own cooking; must buy cute fat clothes.
I can re-sell that purse when I’m tired of it.
I NEED it to take better photos of new babies.
It was my birthday, like, a month ago.
Green patent flats were necessary because they matched two shirts!
It is pay day tomorrow – I can afford it today! [salad and and wine in a fancy restaurant with a girlfriend]
Happy New Year 2005! Everything since was necessary, promise!
I work at night and need tons of redbull to survive.
You’re a Republican, you should want me to buy things!
A $600 grill? Now I never have to cook again.
Nope, there is nothing rational about a $600+ camera.
Because I stay home with tiny children. THAT IS WHY.
On sale? The more I spend, the more I save.
Because, really, it was so much cheaper than therapy, OK?
purse was pretty, made me feel good and tingly inside
Crappy pizza + living on an island = $300 mixer.
Because it was a MacBook, NOT HP and no Vista
Because I wanted it. No other reason. So there.
If it makes my son happy, then I buy it.
Why not? Why not me?
my house.
way too much
upkeep and
mainTENance
no hottub
They made my ever growing butt look smaller. That’s necessary.
opps…misread the challange…
rationalized it cause needed
roof overhead
But I NEED a (fill in the blank) on vacation!
Big plasma TV looks perfect on my newly red wall.
Cosmopolitan drinks mothersday hangover. Doesnt make for good mama Mondays.
Need to buy expensive German wraps to carry precious son.
(Also, need to lose baby weight. Wraps as wardrobe until weight is lost…..he should be in college by then. Would it look strange to have him on my back in the rucksacks carry at his HS graduation?)
Haven’t bought any video games lately so it’s okay, right?
Hansgrohe Showerpower Raindance Air, do I need to say more?
Mistah wanted a house in New London. I said okay.
Titanium White makes my colors bounce happily with wild abandon!
It’s worth it for the morale boost ALONE.
The cook is too busy to make oatmeal. Bacon Please!
These six garments will revamp my wardrobe for all summer.
With Wii and Dance, Dance Revolution, I *will* get skinny!
Off to buy clothes, because WHAT?! ANOTHER new golf club?!
But the whole family will benefit from it, I swear!
Everyone knows facials and massages are SO good for you!
Totally stealing So NOT Cool’s excuse at the Coach Outlet next week.
Thanks!
Ebates gave me $10 back so I purchased Shutterfly Album.
Purchase1 replaced purchase2 that I didn’t need in first place.
Kate Spade sent me a super-secret discount code. Bag=pretty.
Because I wanted it very badly so I bought it
My exercise bike now collects dust and clothes and shame.
but new camera will make my photos not blurry right?!
It’s up to me to save the economy from recession
God wants me to have these $100 blonde highlights. Amen.
Retail therapy, no matter what you buy, is most healing.
Any girlhood is incomplete without a pink Hello Kitty Boombox.
Because I’m graduating from college.
If kidnapped and placed in a trunk, Iphone has GPS.
60 bags of tea, how much?? They’re French, tres chic.
I make the money so I will spend the money.
Is it just me or…
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/wazoo75/AlfredENewman.jpg
Must buy this gorgeous purse in order to stay sane.
Massage therapists are less expensive than months supply of meds.
I need it. Plus it will probably make me rich.
So very hungry at laundromat and the laundry took forever.
yoga mat still in wrapper reminds me to work out!
Spending too much at Blockbuster because no satellite or cable.
Things go better with Coke – I’ll stop and get one.
Crocs are much more useful than those cheap, ugly slippers.
Airline ticket for FAV Cousin, so to stay her FAV!!!!
New hot tub needs new swimsuit. Or two. Or three.
Green. But COMPLETELY different from the other pair of shoes.
I had the card and no one saw me, okay?
Crocs are much more useful than those cheap, ugly slippers.
Because I want it.
Baby Jesus won’t know about the shoes until after Lent…
I’ll take the Fetzer Merlot please. Bossy said it’s good.
I want it
I deserve it
You only live once
With Photoshop, I can edit pictures just like Pioneer Woman.
Money’s in daughter’s name, but I’m custodian. I owe ya!
New ipod replacing dead ipod. two 4-hour flights, middle seats.
Feet don’t get fat, need rewarding, good feet! More shoes!
Laptop purchase begun = too late to tell me desktop fixed.
By saying, “Frick him, I deserve this and THEN SOME.”
But it makes my wrinkles disappear!!! ( Maybe it was really a necessary purchase)
I have now officially delurked!
surely carrying it, i’ll be as cool as my iphone
I’ll only eat one square of it a day. (lies!)
a vacuum because my husband forgot mother’s day. That sucks.
It’s an INVESTMENT.
We might need it SOMEDAY.
It was the ONLY one.
and my favorite
IT WAS ON SALE!
Everyone knows that shoe purchases never need to be rationalized.
Tabloids, perfect for bathroom reads and much needed chilling out.
There is no way you can go back to the eMac from a MacBook PRO. I type this message on one myself and there is no finer portable computer in the world.
Not quite as expensive as something just as useless. Bargain!
It will look really great when I loose 10 pounds!
I came back to read the comments as BOSSY instructed. Your readers did not disappoint.
Which puppy should we choose? I know, let’s get two!
cute skirt on sale and a fifteen dollar off coupon!
I’ll use it in my office. It’s a great color.
couldn’t take back the iphone i got for my anniversary.
that shirt totally takes the attention off my big butt
“No more sex, ever, if my roots aren’t done IMMEDIATELY.”
High-tech sewing machine will motivate completion of my master’s thesis.
I agree with Hockeyman… you subconscously knew that Macbook Pro was one hot number!
Needed more storage.
And stuff to put in it.
Because life is too short.
New Hershy’s Bliss™ Chocolate looked soo good on HGTV commercials.
I eat dark chocolate for the health benefits – those antioxidants.
I need it to feel more complete as a person.
Note to self: Make unnecessary purchase and share with Bossy.
Happy birthday to me while I was on vacation. (Ruby bracelet)
Why not? You only go ’round this crazy world once.
Every little boy needs a cap gun and cowboy hat.
“$200 is nothing for clay poker chips” said my husband.
New Iphone in a month?
No, I need one now.
(LOVED THAT MOVIE)
Timeshare on the beach every other year. I can’t wait!
Never again shall I see another skirt so dastardly cute.
Samsung BlackjackII. I wanted it. Damn the expensive data plan.
I already had such a big emotional investment in it.
One for them; so one for me. Its only fair.
I really needed 45 minutes to myself after Monday’s horror.
I work hard, I want it, it’s mine, so there.
Really now, Who DOESN’T need a fifth guitar hero controller?
But you work and study so hard, you deserve it!
Unnecessary purchases? I’m a poor student…I forgot those exist!
$300 espresso machine means fewer trips to buy Starbucks lattes.
Because Lance is my hero and the basement needed decorating
Spring + new sandals = fun so I HAD to buy two!
Your economic stimulus check is coming tomorrow, but it didnt.
When I win in Vegas I can afford this purse.
http://www.swirlgirlspearls.blogspot.com
Planning to win
TEVA-tan competition
this summer!
Hyphens count?
I can’t possibly forget to water all the plants.
I want it
or
I’m helping the economy
choose either one.
I needed new shoes. They were ten dollars. The end.
Two new outfits post week mexican cruise cuz i’m momma.
I always only wanted purple Birkenstocks. Purple. Birkenstocks. They exist!
another set of alphabet letters for the fridge.
needed S’s!
what if I don’t buy these and then they’re gone?
Black Prada shoes will make my world, um, just perfect!
Duh, it’s called Buy One, Get One for a reason!
I’m buying this. What are you gonna do about it?
Green dress called my name and I said yes.
Mother’s Day sucked. I know my taste. Sparkly.
It’s his birthday and all kids love blue Mexican glassware.
house burglarized
computer stolen
ipod stolen
why not just get new ones?
ok, it’s 12 words, but what the hell!
$8.40 latte a bargain, didn’t pay $6 more for parking!
(I live in Moscow, Russia and we have one Starbucks within the city limits. Yeah, the price is outrageous. But you do what you gotta do. And I lived without Starbucks for four years before they opened. Think of all that money saved…)
Sure, We’re low on money.
But this concert is Historical!