stop buying stuff until i use what i already have.

but then remembered this goal, and held off. It wasn’t something I really need, only something I want, and it’s not even necessary.

I can rationalize this purchase by saying it will allow me to save somethings dear to me, but in reality, those things are safe for now anyway.

What is it I temporarily longed for? A DVD-RW/VCR. I have some cherished family videos which are irreplaceable, but it isn’t immediately necessary to transfer them to DVD. Besides, if I really have to, I can take these 4 or 5 tapes to Walgreen’s for tranference.

I just wanted the machine for myself. And I resisted. But I am going to sell some other stuff. And if I succeed in selling off the machines which this new one would replace, I will get it.