For Simplicity's Sake

I think this whole economic downturn thing has had some adverse effects on my tried-and-true life goals, and I find myself reevaluating what I really want out of life.

I used to want a fast car, cool sneakers, an old man as a sidekick, and the ability to travel back in time.

This was back when our economy was booming, we had just beaten the Russians at a giant game of Nuclear Chess, and guys with haircuts that looked like a perched pelican were getting to sleep with women way, way, way out of their league.

Now that things have slowed down a bit and we aren't wandering around the globe deposing elected governments and replacing them with puppet dictators, priorities have changed. The things I thought I wanted when the economy was booming have really fallen to the wayside. When technology was affordable, I wanted all the newest stuff. Now, I don't mind the dusty old car that I have. I don't need the latest garments, and I don't mind living a bit outside the city. The pastoral life suits me, and the country provides forms of entertainment that really are much more exciting than anything in the city could provide.

All I need now is my trusty old car, some durable old clothes, a wise old friend, and a woman to cook me meals at night.

 Simplicty is a good thing.