RoryN
You're screwed.
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- Apr 8, 2003
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1. Vasectomy
After I knew there'd be no kids for me, this gave me better peace-of-mind than any other decision I've ever made. It's great that children give some fulfilled lives; power to them. As for me, I do what I want, pretty much whenever I want, and have enough money and time to make it happen. I sleep in on weekends, unless it's for fun. Sex is, of course, an entirely different and vastly-improved experience, including the types of partners I have. Best $50 I've ever spent, or will spend. (Insurance covered the rest.)
2. Standing desk
Health fads are health fads; as everyone knows, there's a bazillion of them. The only time I'll ever invest in one - and this is the only I've truly been sold on - is when it's a no-brainer. Not sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, ever again, is a no-brainer. I put the desk in, and haven't missed my chair a bit. More energy, better productivity, better drive once I get home, better body - the list goes on and on. If I can find an under-the-desk treadmill that fits properly, it's happening soon.
3. Food service
I hate cooking. I hate the time it takes, the effort, the clean-up, and it's not my talent. I do like food, however, and I especially like it when a delicious meal is brought to my front door without having to bother anyone I know, or do anything other than heat it up. There's a ton of varieties to choose from as well. And healthy ones. Time saved + good for health + yum = winner.
4. Electric toothbrush
There's a stigma among some that people who use these are lazy. Laugh at, then ignore these folks. I use mine to keep from having to visit a dentist more than once every two years. A professional-feeling cleaning every night works for me. The naysayers can enjoy their dental bills.
5. Fluff & fold
Laundry used to take me about 2 hours a week to finish. That's 2 hours I could be doing something other than hauling clothes, remembering to buy detergent, hoping I remember to target all the stains, cleaning lint filters, finding dryer sheets - you get the picture. None of that is part of my life anymore; my 2 hours are back. Turning clothes in at the cleaners takes 5 minutes + 10 minutes to go get them. Everything is folded, and cleaned better than I could ever muster. Anything that saves this much time is worth looking into.
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After I knew there'd be no kids for me, this gave me better peace-of-mind than any other decision I've ever made. It's great that children give some fulfilled lives; power to them. As for me, I do what I want, pretty much whenever I want, and have enough money and time to make it happen. I sleep in on weekends, unless it's for fun. Sex is, of course, an entirely different and vastly-improved experience, including the types of partners I have. Best $50 I've ever spent, or will spend. (Insurance covered the rest.)
2. Standing desk
Health fads are health fads; as everyone knows, there's a bazillion of them. The only time I'll ever invest in one - and this is the only I've truly been sold on - is when it's a no-brainer. Not sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, ever again, is a no-brainer. I put the desk in, and haven't missed my chair a bit. More energy, better productivity, better drive once I get home, better body - the list goes on and on. If I can find an under-the-desk treadmill that fits properly, it's happening soon.
3. Food service
I hate cooking. I hate the time it takes, the effort, the clean-up, and it's not my talent. I do like food, however, and I especially like it when a delicious meal is brought to my front door without having to bother anyone I know, or do anything other than heat it up. There's a ton of varieties to choose from as well. And healthy ones. Time saved + good for health + yum = winner.
4. Electric toothbrush
There's a stigma among some that people who use these are lazy. Laugh at, then ignore these folks. I use mine to keep from having to visit a dentist more than once every two years. A professional-feeling cleaning every night works for me. The naysayers can enjoy their dental bills.
5. Fluff & fold
Laundry used to take me about 2 hours a week to finish. That's 2 hours I could be doing something other than hauling clothes, remembering to buy detergent, hoping I remember to target all the stains, cleaning lint filters, finding dryer sheets - you get the picture. None of that is part of my life anymore; my 2 hours are back. Turning clothes in at the cleaners takes 5 minutes + 10 minutes to go get them. Everything is folded, and cleaned better than I could ever muster. Anything that saves this much time is worth looking into.
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