Sooo many things, so little time!

We have a lot of shit.  I mean things.  There are basic needs in life like food, shelter, social interaction, and clothing.  But DAMN have we gone overboard.  The kicker is that we don't really even have the time to keep up with all of our shit.  For example:  We want to have nice sheets for our bed.  So we buy them.  But what are nice sheets without a nice bed to put them on and a nice room for your nice bed.  But of course your going to need a washer and dryer to clean them along with your massive wardrobe.  Your also going to need a closet to put those things in and a laundry room for your utilities and cleaning supplies (which is necessary to maintain all of your house stuff).  But you need walls and plumbing and electricity to power those things along with your TV, A/C, heat, stereo, new tooth brush, electric razor, incandescent lights, DVD player, surround sound, toaster, microwave, mixer, blender, crusher, refrigerator, freezer, vacuum, and ceiling fans.  Plus you'll need a yard for your dog to play in which will require grass, fertilizer for your grass, a lawnmower, gasoline, weed eater, trimmer, and blower and sprinklers to keep your lawn looking nice when the rain isn't being nice to you.  You'll have to upkeep all of that stuff so you'll need tools, a tool box, a shelf for your tools and shelf space.  Probably in the garage so you can keep your car safe from the nasty weather.  Which means you'll need insurance, tag, drivers license, gas, routine maintenance, major maintenance, and some cd's for your in dash CD player with alpine subs and clarion highs.  Don't forget the pin stripes and 19 inch rims.  Plus tire shine, wax, towels, sprayer, and a cloth sponge so you don't hurt your paint.  Plus. . . I think your getting the point. 

All of this shit is taking up all of our time to maintain and operate and slowly, but very surely, we are becoming consumers.  People who live and work to buy, sell, operate, and upkeep all of our stuff.  "Oh I would love to hang out with you but I have to mow my lawn and clean my house".  Blaaaaah!  I'm not saying I'm innocent of all this.  I'm just making an observation about how ridiculous our worlds are. 

I should go now because I have to read some more blogs on my computer with wireless mouse and wireless network card, power adapter and carrying case.

Comments

[Kevin]

Yep. We buy so much shit we don't need. That's why big business runs the country.

[Nicole]

And why my husband (commenting above) owns about 300 cd's....;)

[Kevin]

Hey now, a lot of those were free.

[Leighton]

A few years back I read a YA book called "The Gospel According to Larry" (see also the website) whose main character is a teen who loves Thoreau and refuses to own more than 75 things at a time, even including articles of clothing (one pair of socks counts as one item) and bedding. While my career choices have made this impossible because I need so many books on hand at a time, it's a good perspective to chew on every now and again.

[Amanda]

I'm not going to lie. I like shit.

[Adam]

You like "shit" huh? Intersting.