Lounge/ Common Room/ Tea Bar - Thread #4

[PassionBecoming]

[MENTION=8401]david4wt[/MENTION] hits it on the head: No shame in having privileges, etc. as long as you are aware you probably don't deserve them and are grateful. 🙂

 

[Jules]

I've had the wosrt morning. My laptop got a virus, a screen appeared locking me out, saying it was from the Metropolitan Police and I'd been doing something illegal and had to pay them £100 to unlock it. I phoned them and they said it was a scam and I needed to report it to my local police station. Luckily my brother's good with computers and he's fixed it for me, otherwise I would have had to take it to an electronic store and pay to get it fixed.

To say I really dislike these people who make up these scams is an understatement!

Rant over 🙂

 

[FaithsFollower]

I'm conflicted about buying an iPad. On one hand, it would be really useful for uni; on the other, am I just impulse buying? I think about the fact that while I'd be out buying an iPad, there's millions of people in Africa and other places starving. Does buying an iPad make me an awful person?

If buying an iPad makes you an awful person because there's starvation in Africa, than I am hideous. I impulse buy a lot. Mostly purses. Shoes come in a close second. 😱

So...I'm thinking that no, you are definitely not an awful person and no, I am not hideous at all.

 

[WileyDairyGnome]

Well I hope I'm not an awful person... Because today I bought two Buffy CDs. 😱 The OMWF Soundtrack and The Score.

 

[brinkster130]

[MENTION=10297]Spikefan31[/MENTION] - I don't think spending your money on something that can (and probably will) be useful should make you feel guilty about others who can't have that same thing.

If you were buying yourself multiple iPad's just so you could use a different one each day of the week then maybe feeling guilty would make sense. 😉 🙂

 

[PassionBecoming]

Well I hope I'm not an awful person... Because today I bought two Buffy CDs. 😱 The OMWF Soundtrack and The Score.

Gah! We're all going to Hell! 😛

 

[FaithsFollower]

Well I hope I'm not an awful person... Because today I bought two Buffy CDs. 😱 The OMWF Soundtrack and The Score.

And I just realized that instead of repping you, I could've just quoted you. Ha!

 

[TaraSpike]

So I wasn't quite sure where to put this but I wanted to apologize for going missing the past few weeks. Things got hectic on my end and I neglected the boards but here I am now! Ready for BB love once more.

 

[FaithsFollower]

So I wasn't quite sure where to put this but I wanted to apologize for going missing the past few weeks. Things got hectic on my end and I neglected the boards but here I am now! Ready for BB love once more.

Aww! I've missed seeing you around the boards! :hug:

 

[Spikefan31]

Thanks, guys. You all make good points. I did end up buying the iPad. I can't wait to take it to my next lecture. Hopefully I'll have internet connection on it soon.

I hope everyone else has had/is having/will have a lovely day. I've just been watching Star Wars with some friends. It's been very fun, but now it's time for bed because tomorrow I have a shift at work that doesn't finish until 12am (Friday) and I'm then catching a 7am bus home to go to a doctor's appointment. Nighty night 🙂

 

[Washburne]

If I'd feel guilty about something it shouldn't be for the music I buy. It should be for the music I don't buy. You know what I mean. Even if those things often lead to me buying stuff I never had otherwise. If we were to feel guilty about the unfairness in the world we'd died from it a long time ago. I know since I've been dealing with that a long, long time with really bad results. Everyone need to concentrate of themselves too. One need to try and find the mix between the two.

 

[Enemies]

I think if it has a use then don't feel guilty. It's not like you're gonna buy it and it sit in your desk for a year you can use it at uni 🙂

Its the last day to send in our questions for tomorrow evenings Q&A session so please take the time to PM Vision Girl with any questions you may want to ask me 😀

 

[Taake]

And done!

Done with what you ask, well I'll tell you - I've just moved and I have to say - when all the carrying and unpacking is done - it feels pretty fantastic! 🙂 A nice new apartment - with a fantastic view! - just for me, my sister and our darling dog. I have a good feeling about this fall I do 🙂

 

[WileyDairyGnome]

[MENTION=9799]Taake[/MENTION] - That's so exciting!! Moving into a fresh new place is the best, especially when you have a nice view. 🙂 Let us know how everything turns out.

 

[Jules]

In a few hours I'll be on my way to a hen party weekend at Alton Towers (bachelorette party for those of you in the US). The theme is supposed to be Big Fat Gypsy Weddings, I only tried my outfit on last night and I look nothing like a Gypsy, more like a Goth 🙂

I just hope the weather stays dry for tomorrow when were in the park.

 

[Spikefan31]

Just bought some merchandise online thinking it would total $35, only to find out shipping costs $27 after having already clicked confirm. 🙁 Someone really needs to stop me spending money. I swear I've spent $200 this week. It's a addiction. I need help. Seriously.

In good news, my Mario Kart game arrived, so yay! 🙂

 

[Jodast]

Just bought some merchandise online thinking it would total $35, only to find out shipping costs $27 after having already clicked confirm. 🙁 Someone really needs to stop me spending money. I swear I've spent $200 this week. It's a addiction. I need help. Seriously.

In good news, my Mario Kart game arrived, so yay! 🙂

Give your money to me. I will look after it for you 🙂

 

[randiann]

My girl [MENTION=10354]VisionGirl[/MENTION] is MOTM!!!! WOOOOOOOO!!!! I'm so proud!

You are an awesome lovely lady my fellow Okie!!! Well deserved!

 

[nightshade]

I've just put my car in for its mot, but I don;t think it's going to pass, hopefully I can get it all done before I go on holiday though

 

[Taake]

Just bought some merchandise online thinking it would total $35, only to find out shipping costs $27 after having already clicked confirm. 🙁 Someone really needs to stop me spending money. I swear I've spent $200 this week. It's a addiction. I need help. Seriously.

Aw that sucks. I hate expensive shipping.

In good news, my Mario Kart game arrived, so yay! 🙂

so then some spending is good? 😉

My addiction is books but I've been good (only bought one so far this month) but that's because the dog has been costing her fair share instead (trips to the vet not cheapo...) 🙂