As some of you may have guessed, Bossy has been home for two weeks and she still hasn’t sold the pre-owned laptop she purchased specifically to use while on her Excellent Rationalization.
The situation reminds Bossy of over a decade ago, when she gave birth to her second child. Bossy would spend all day with her newborn daughter and her newborn daughter’s sweet button nose and her tiny button eyes and other button things like her button butt:
And then Bossy’s son would climb off the school bus from first grade, and he would flop on the bed next to his infant sister and Bossy would marvel at her son’s enormous earlobes and his enormous pupils and his enormous teeth the size and shape of felled dominoes:
While Bossy was on the road for five weeks, she grew accustomed to her baby laptop and its silver Chiclet teeth and its antiglare widescreen eyes. Bossy is trying to embrace her desktop eMac again, but its teeth are too clacky and its face is too round and when Bossy sits down to work she knows she looks every bit as technologically advanced as Matthew Broderick in War Games.
Which is what today’s challenge is all about: in exactly ten words, can you please share with Bossy the way you rationalized your last unnecessary purchase?
And make sure to check back later today to read everyone else’s comments—the best on the web.
Roz says
May 13, 2008 at 10:01 amLocal bakery NEEDS my business to survive hard economic times!
The Domestic Goddess says
May 13, 2008 at 10:07 amBreakfast with my brother and Dad is unnecessary but fun.
BOSSY says
May 13, 2008 at 10:10 amBut these flats make Bossy’s ankles look so much thinner.
dlyn says
May 13, 2008 at 10:11 amon ebay
an incredible deal
a Nikon
I want it
Jacquie says
May 13, 2008 at 10:13 amI’m here to shop for others, but it fits me!
Grandma J says
May 13, 2008 at 10:14 amExpensive, signed book on Ebay that never made it here.
corrie says
May 13, 2008 at 10:15 amBut, “authentic” hobnail milkglass is a good investment..it’s vintage!
Kyddryn says
May 13, 2008 at 10:15 amIt’s better than the old one and I want it.
(It was my new fridge, and the old one was slowly giving up on the idea of keeping things cold, the door seal was failing, the water was suspect and the ice dispenser was grumpy, loud, and prone to do nothing close to the promised job – much like many politicians.)
Shade and Sweetwater,
K
Jami says
May 13, 2008 at 10:19 amI don’t have any strappy stilettos in that exact black.
JennC says
May 13, 2008 at 10:20 amHow could I NOT get the $50 refurbished BlackBerry Curve?
Sarah says
May 13, 2008 at 10:20 amIt’s my patriotic duty to stimulate the economy…so there!
g says
May 13, 2008 at 10:20 amThey’re so cute and I don’t have shoes this color!
Jacki says
May 13, 2008 at 10:21 amThose shoes look so great with my Guess skinny jeans.
Rosie says
May 13, 2008 at 10:21 amYou bought it last month, it’s money under the bridge.
vuboq says
May 13, 2008 at 10:23 amBecause of pending unemployment all purchases have been *totally* necessary.
Totally. [Including the BUCKETS of gin]
whiticism says
May 13, 2008 at 10:26 amexpensive camera will be necessary when we have the babies.
Surcie says
May 13, 2008 at 10:31 amThe kid begged for it.
PS: Did you know it’s the 25th anniversary of that movie? I used to think MB was so hot. And that movie scared the crap out of me.
Surcie says
May 13, 2008 at 10:33 amHey, did you notice I did it in 5? I don’t know what I was thinking. I owe you 5 more.
The kid begged for it, and it was really cheap.
Becca says
May 13, 2008 at 10:34 ambut i want loads of pics at xmas and ireland
– forgot to charge battery before ireland, took about 12 pics at xmas
still loooooooove my posh camera
andi says
May 13, 2008 at 10:34 amPromised daughter room redo for 13th birthday, now son’s too.
geekgrl says
May 13, 2008 at 10:35 amendless pleadings from adolescent son. we both got something. Yay!
Melissa from Pittsburgh says
May 13, 2008 at 10:35 amI want it all and I want it now.
~immortalized by Queen.
http://www.lyrics007.com/Queen%20Lyrics/I%20Want%20It%20All%20Lyrics.html
The Mom Bomb says
May 13, 2008 at 10:47 amBuying these discount shoes pumps cash into our flagging economy!
Just doing my part, people. I’m a true patriot.
so NOT cool says
May 13, 2008 at 10:47 amI am a mother and deserve a 200 dollar purse.
Dharmamama says
May 13, 2008 at 10:50 amI’m too tired to cook. Thai food is healthy, right?
Allison says
May 13, 2008 at 10:50 amMy vacuum broke and Dysons are totally awesome, right?
(The answer, by the way, is YES THEY ARE!)
Deb says
May 13, 2008 at 10:53 amRegularly $199. Sale $99. Only a fool wouldn’t buy it.
jennie says
May 13, 2008 at 10:53 amso that I will no longer describe myself as “haggard”.
Madness says
May 13, 2008 at 10:54 amCause Im The Momma Thats Why so deal with it.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
May 13, 2008 at 10:55 amNot a junkie so I am saving money that way!
ilinap says
May 13, 2008 at 10:56 amThose strappy little bronze sandals make me so smokin’ HOT.
Andi Sexton (rrlscrapgal) says
May 13, 2008 at 10:57 amBirthday presents I buy for myself equal no disappointment.
Becky says
May 13, 2008 at 11:00 amEVERYONE needs an expensive DSLR to take pictures with.
paula says
May 13, 2008 at 11:00 amBecause I WANT it.
Manic Mommy says
May 13, 2008 at 11:00 amWe Febreeze before company comes. Time for a new couch.
Emily R says
May 13, 2008 at 11:01 amThe fetus needs bacon cheese omelet and chocolate milk NOW.
Ree (the Other one) says
May 13, 2008 at 11:02 amI may work outside the home again someday, yea, really.
Lori says
May 13, 2008 at 11:04 amIt’s cheaper than camp and will keep the kids busy.
(A new – and completely unnecessary – laptop)
Amanda says
May 13, 2008 at 11:04 amI SO deserve to have this new expensive camera bag.
amy says
May 13, 2008 at 11:05 ambecause I’m unemployed and have NO money – needed interview suit!
jody says
May 13, 2008 at 11:07 amThese black flip flops are different from other 23 pairs
Bliz says
May 13, 2008 at 11:08 amIt’s logical for inseparable friends to own identical dresses. Right?
Aruek says
May 13, 2008 at 11:10 amHe went fishing without me and I was very lonely!
greg t says
May 13, 2008 at 11:11 amI am going to buy some gas for the car…
That will take care of my tax rebate…
Laura says
May 13, 2008 at 11:13 amI thought it would be better than hitting the bottle!
Mary Alice says
May 13, 2008 at 11:14 amGreat price. May not have reverse, but has heated leather.
Jen says
May 13, 2008 at 11:14 amCamera came thanks to Bingo winnings,I love B 15.
blackbird says
May 13, 2008 at 11:14 amIt’s his birthday and he’s so damn cute. An iPod.
MamaMo says
May 13, 2008 at 11:15 amLife is TOO precious for rationalizing – it’s to be LIVED!!!
themotherboard says
May 13, 2008 at 11:16 amIt’s mother’s Day Dammit and Dude, I birthed your children!!
Hillary says
May 13, 2008 at 11:17 amMy laptop gives me mobility;
We need two for school.
Asthmagirl says
May 13, 2008 at 11:18 amMy computer was too slow… (I really wanted a dual-core)
Stephanie says
May 13, 2008 at 11:19 amOld camcorder= grainy, crappy images…
Baby now walking= BETTER camera.
Katrine says
May 13, 2008 at 11:20 amI decided that being pregnant with my 4th child justified a 6 bedroom house.
Debbie says
May 13, 2008 at 11:23 amGot the new camera now before old one goes kaput.
Tasha says
May 13, 2008 at 11:24 amIt’s only money, after all.
Bossy's reader Shania says
May 13, 2008 at 11:25 amHuge, honkin’ SUV for jobsites. Dubya needed more oil money.
At over $100 to fill up, will trade for prius.
Kim says
May 13, 2008 at 11:26 amBut the storage containers are on SALE! Must. Have. Them.
Fairly Odd Mother says
May 13, 2008 at 11:27 amSix pair of shoes. Hey! But, they were on sale!
Not June Cleaver says
May 13, 2008 at 11:27 amI’m sure I can lose ten pounds before summer comes.
Katie says
May 13, 2008 at 11:29 amMust have more books, they are what smart people read.
The Modern Gal says
May 13, 2008 at 11:29 amClutch purse: cute AND holds my large-ass cell phone.
Stacey Ball says
May 13, 2008 at 11:31 amThe shoe store was closing and I needed eleven pairs!
Von says
May 13, 2008 at 11:35 amLast person on Earth without an Ipod. Must buy now.
David says
May 13, 2008 at 11:36 amIt is impossible for anyone to have too much porn.
Frantic Home Cook says
May 13, 2008 at 11:38 amHave eaten so much cake over winter, pants won’t zip.
Ms. Karen says
May 13, 2008 at 11:39 amIf he doesn’t see it, it isn’t an unnecessary purchase.
Smalltown Mom says
May 13, 2008 at 11:39 amI want a new toilet because the old one’s gross.
Avitable says
May 13, 2008 at 11:42 amMakes my penis look much bigger than the sad reality.
Audubon Ron says
May 13, 2008 at 11:42 amBut I can always take it back. Here’s the receipt.
junebug says
May 13, 2008 at 11:43 amKids are gone and Blythe doll looks pretty to me.
chocolatechic says
May 13, 2008 at 11:44 amI will take better pictures with another new lens.
Nichol says
May 13, 2008 at 11:46 amPeople too close on bus – Ipod necessary!
Raquita says
May 13, 2008 at 11:48 amIts my dream and I deserve to chase it
Mindy says
May 13, 2008 at 11:53 amIt was Mother’s Day. I’ve always wanted to learn French.
Tootsie Farklepants says
May 13, 2008 at 11:53 amHaving new outfit to wear daily makes me feel fancy.
Laura says
May 13, 2008 at 11:54 amI had to buy it for the kids.
*sigh*
Jenn says
May 13, 2008 at 11:55 amNikon D60…Been responsible for too long.
Kimberly C says
May 13, 2008 at 11:55 amI need clothes, not losing weight, gaining it. Plus? It’s cute. (11, my bad)
Little Miss Sunshine State says
May 13, 2008 at 11:56 amLarge silk Cherry Blossom Branch on sale for $9.
Eliza says
May 13, 2008 at 11:58 amMissing my mother on Mother’s Day. Red iPod shuffle soothes.
Hilary says
May 13, 2008 at 11:58 amTight, stylish jeans. I’ll just diet. They sit mocking me.
Cheryl says
May 13, 2008 at 12:00 pmdidn’t get coveted bag for birthday despite hints, bought self.
Deb on the Rocks says
May 13, 2008 at 12:01 pmMoney’s pretend anyway, decimals and some meaningless strings of numbers.
Pete Dunn says
May 13, 2008 at 12:01 pmI was just so thirsty and sober. I bought beer.
Deb on the Rocks says
May 13, 2008 at 12:04 pmAnd Bossy, you might need a counting refresher lesson for some of your readers. Maybe your lovely son can teach some pre-SAT math using advanced technologies, such as fingers.
MommyTime says
May 13, 2008 at 12:06 pmIf I return it, my face will look even worse.
Denise says
May 13, 2008 at 12:07 pmA fancy camera’s necessary for capturing cuteness of future offspring.
Moi says
May 13, 2008 at 12:08 pmMy feet told me the other shoes were totally uncomfortable.
Liz says
May 13, 2008 at 12:08 pmWhite jeans to make my unnaturally large thighs more noticeable.
Susan says
May 13, 2008 at 12:13 pmI work full-time; I deserve to have__________.
(Fill in with anything from facials to pedicures to new clothes every other week. LOL)
hippo Brigade says
May 13, 2008 at 12:16 pmGladiator sandals: uber cute, expensive, out of season in exactally 4 months.
*pixie* says
May 13, 2008 at 12:18 pmNew couch & chair—never had brand new furniture before.
RuthWells says
May 13, 2008 at 12:21 pmNeed to look good for meetings with bankers — nothing fits.
Mr Farty says
May 13, 2008 at 12:22 pmThorntons special chocolate coated toffee is unnecessary in what way?
Rattling the Kettle says
May 13, 2008 at 12:22 pm“But Bush said it’s unpatriotic not to spend this money!”
chantel says
May 13, 2008 at 12:34 pmI’m using the power of attraction to attract more shoes.
K says
May 13, 2008 at 12:35 pmIt will make me fit, reading this running book (right?)
ErinM says
May 13, 2008 at 12:39 pmNo eating out this week. Can now afford cute tops!
Jennifer says
May 13, 2008 at 12:42 pmMacBook Pro rocks your world. Love like that deserves splurging.
Jennifer says
May 13, 2008 at 12:43 pmMacBook Pro rocks your world. Love like that deserves splurging.
Christy says
May 13, 2008 at 12:45 pmGoing to Italy so I need these $140 Diesel jeans.
AJ says
May 13, 2008 at 12:47 pmI can make and sell pretty things with these beads.
(Over the next year, maybe)
Jenny says
May 13, 2008 at 12:49 pmIt’s twenty percent off! Now only overpriced by thirty percent!
Jennifer says
May 13, 2008 at 12:49 pmMacBook Pro rocks your world. Love like that deserves splurging.
Have the T-Shirt says
May 13, 2008 at 12:52 pmQuit Smoking
Gained Weight
Needed New Clothes
Lots of Them
the other elle says
May 13, 2008 at 12:56 pmBut Mom, everybody else has one; I want one too!
Karen says
May 13, 2008 at 12:56 pmBecause. That’s it. Just because.
amber lee peace says
May 13, 2008 at 12:57 pmI didn’t have toenails anyways. I should get some now.
Adrienne says
May 13, 2008 at 12:59 pmIt’s my birthday and I’ll Wii if I want to.
Becca says
May 13, 2008 at 12:59 pmturn the $500 Dyson’s rotating brush off for hardwood floors!
Andrea @ Sweet Life says
May 13, 2008 at 1:03 pmIf clothes are on sale, it’s OK to buy. Right?
Anniemom says
May 13, 2008 at 1:05 pmIt will slough away dead skin, revealing a nicer me.
stepher says
May 13, 2008 at 1:16 pmVaca to Mexico.
Free accommodations.
Reasonable flights.
Couldn’t say no.
Biddy says
May 13, 2008 at 1:21 pmlaptop = blogging + watching t.v. = multi-tasking
In the Trenches of Mommyhood says
May 13, 2008 at 1:41 pmDiscontinued Pottery Barn duvet cover on eBay–I won, suckas!
Helen says
May 13, 2008 at 1:41 pmNew party outfit compulsory – twas small print on invite, right?!
(Used this very day!)
Aliaspice says
May 13, 2008 at 1:42 pmGently used lubricants? At these prices? Can’t pass a bargain!
Melissa says
May 13, 2008 at 1:42 pm“It’s cheaper than therapy, and will last much longer.”
-The contraction counts as 2 words in my book. If it doesn’t in yours, then:
“It’s WAY cheaper than therapy, and will last much longer.”
As for your computer situation, here’s 10 words for *you*:
“Sell old desktop and laptop. Get latest laptop with Leopard.”
Aliaspice says
May 13, 2008 at 1:45 pmGently used personal lubricants? At these prices? That’s a deal!
Heather says
May 13, 2008 at 1:48 pmFound coveted gypsy skirt on ebay for 50.00, NOT $150.00.
Debby says
May 13, 2008 at 1:48 pmWicked Tickets
New York
Stephanie Block rocks
twelve days away
Heather Outside Boston says
May 13, 2008 at 1:52 pm1. Buying luxury items releases endorphins like sex; want more endorphins.
2. Still like my own cooking; must buy cute fat clothes.
Betsy says
May 13, 2008 at 1:53 pmI can re-sell that purse when I’m tired of it.
annie says
May 13, 2008 at 1:55 pmI NEED it to take better photos of new babies.
Karen says
May 13, 2008 at 1:55 pmIt was my birthday, like, a month ago.
merrymishaps says
May 13, 2008 at 1:57 pmGreen patent flats were necessary because they matched two shirts!
Aku says
May 13, 2008 at 2:02 pmIt is pay day tomorrow – I can afford it today! [salad and and wine in a fancy restaurant with a girlfriend]
Sophie says
May 13, 2008 at 2:06 pmHappy New Year 2005! Everything since was necessary, promise! 😉
Aimee says
May 13, 2008 at 2:09 pmI work at night and need tons of redbull to survive.
b says
May 13, 2008 at 2:11 pmYou’re a Republican, you should want me to buy things!
Sister Honey Bunch says
May 13, 2008 at 2:18 pmA $600 grill? Now I never have to cook again.
Megan says
May 13, 2008 at 2:20 pmNope, there is nothing rational about a $600+ camera.
AMomTwoBoys says
May 13, 2008 at 2:28 pmBecause I stay home with tiny children. THAT IS WHY.
Meg says
May 13, 2008 at 2:32 pmOn sale? The more I spend, the more I save.
Melanie at Beanpaste says
May 13, 2008 at 2:32 pmBecause, really, it was so much cheaper than therapy, OK?
kathy says
May 13, 2008 at 2:39 pmpurse was pretty, made me feel good and tingly inside
Kate says
May 13, 2008 at 2:40 pmCrappy pizza + living on an island = $300 mixer.
floreksa says
May 13, 2008 at 2:40 pmBecause it was a MacBook, NOT HP and no Vista
liz says
May 13, 2008 at 2:48 pmBecause I wanted it. No other reason. So there.
Amy says
May 13, 2008 at 2:50 pmIf it makes my son happy, then I buy it.
Michelle says
May 13, 2008 at 2:50 pmWhy not? Why not me?
mr.lootiatto says
May 13, 2008 at 3:00 pmmy house.
way too much
upkeep and
mainTENance
no hottub
Ginger says
May 13, 2008 at 3:03 pmThey made my ever growing butt look smaller. That’s necessary.
mr.lootiatto says
May 13, 2008 at 3:05 pmopps…misread the challange…
rationalized it cause needed
roof overhead
Jo says
May 13, 2008 at 3:09 pmBut I NEED a (fill in the blank) on vacation!
Patti in NJ says
May 13, 2008 at 3:17 pmBig plasma TV looks perfect on my newly red wall.
Lisa says
May 13, 2008 at 3:25 pmCosmopolitan drinks mothersday hangover. Doesnt make for good mama Mondays.
Dara says
May 13, 2008 at 3:27 pmNeed to buy expensive German wraps to carry precious son.
(Also, need to lose baby weight. Wraps as wardrobe until weight is lost…..he should be in college by then. Would it look strange to have him on my back in the rucksacks carry at his HS graduation?)
Liana says
May 13, 2008 at 3:29 pmHaven’t bought any video games lately so it’s okay, right?
Amanda says
May 13, 2008 at 3:31 pmHansgrohe Showerpower Raindance Air, do I need to say more?
Ellie says
May 13, 2008 at 3:33 pmMistah wanted a house in New London. I said okay.
Doodlerah says
May 13, 2008 at 3:39 pmTitanium White makes my colors bounce happily with wild abandon!
Swistle says
May 13, 2008 at 3:47 pmIt’s worth it for the morale boost ALONE.
~Sacha says
May 13, 2008 at 3:49 pmThe cook is too busy to make oatmeal. Bacon Please!
Sass E-mum says
May 13, 2008 at 3:51 pmThese six garments will revamp my wardrobe for all summer.
valerie says
May 13, 2008 at 4:03 pmWith Wii and Dance, Dance Revolution, I *will* get skinny!
Foolery says
May 13, 2008 at 4:07 pmOff to buy clothes, because WHAT?! ANOTHER new golf club?!
mrs. blogoway says
May 13, 2008 at 4:08 pmBut the whole family will benefit from it, I swear!
Wendy says
May 13, 2008 at 4:11 pmEveryone knows facials and massages are SO good for you!
cagey says
May 13, 2008 at 4:24 pmTotally stealing So NOT Cool’s excuse at the Coach Outlet next week.
Thanks!
Darla says
May 13, 2008 at 4:24 pmEbates gave me $10 back so I purchased Shutterfly Album.
Candy says
May 13, 2008 at 4:29 pmPurchase1 replaced purchase2 that I didn’t need in first place.
Kai says
May 13, 2008 at 4:32 pmKate Spade sent me a super-secret discount code. Bag=pretty.
Jeanette says
May 13, 2008 at 4:33 pmBecause I wanted it very badly so I bought it
Mandy says
May 13, 2008 at 4:36 pmMy exercise bike now collects dust and clothes and shame.
Liza says
May 13, 2008 at 4:42 pmbut new camera will make my photos not blurry right?!
Jessica says
May 13, 2008 at 4:44 pmIt’s up to me to save the economy from recession
Mrs. G. says
May 13, 2008 at 4:47 pmGod wants me to have these $100 blonde highlights. Amen.
Nancy says
May 13, 2008 at 4:48 pmRetail therapy, no matter what you buy, is most healing.
KarinGal says
May 13, 2008 at 5:01 pmAny girlhood is incomplete without a pink Hello Kitty Boombox.
Mary says
May 13, 2008 at 5:01 pmBecause I’m graduating from college.
Phoenix says
May 13, 2008 at 5:12 pmIf kidnapped and placed in a trunk, Iphone has GPS.
Kady says
May 13, 2008 at 5:17 pm60 bags of tea, how much?? They’re French, tres chic.
TamiW says
May 13, 2008 at 5:22 pmI make the money so I will spend the money.
Mr Farty says
May 13, 2008 at 5:27 pmIs it just me or…
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/wazoo75/AlfredENewman.jpg
Shamelessly Sassy says
May 13, 2008 at 5:34 pmMust buy this gorgeous purse in order to stay sane.
Tammy says
May 13, 2008 at 5:39 pmMassage therapists are less expensive than months supply of meds.
Leaf, probably... says
May 13, 2008 at 5:57 pmI need it. Plus it will probably make me rich.
Ivy says
May 13, 2008 at 6:00 pmSo very hungry at laundromat and the laundry took forever.
bev says
May 13, 2008 at 6:32 pmyoga mat still in wrapper reminds me to work out!
Me says
May 13, 2008 at 6:43 pmSpending too much at Blockbuster because no satellite or cable.
smithkaichjones says
May 13, 2008 at 6:43 pmThings go better with Coke – I’ll stop and get one.
hollygee says
May 13, 2008 at 6:55 pmCrocs are much more useful than those cheap, ugly slippers.
jp says
May 13, 2008 at 6:55 pmAirline ticket for FAV Cousin, so to stay her FAV!!!!
franticallysimple says
May 13, 2008 at 6:56 pmNew hot tub needs new swimsuit. Or two. Or three.
Mrs. Who says
May 13, 2008 at 6:57 pmGreen. But COMPLETELY different from the other pair of shoes.
martha in mobile says
May 13, 2008 at 7:09 pmI had the card and no one saw me, okay?
hollygee says
May 13, 2008 at 7:11 pmCrocs are much more useful than those cheap, ugly slippers.
The Cube Monkey says
May 13, 2008 at 7:39 pmBecause I want it.
kristin says
May 13, 2008 at 7:53 pmBaby Jesus won’t know about the shoes until after Lent…
Keeper of the Catnip says
May 13, 2008 at 7:56 pmI’ll take the Fetzer Merlot please. Bossy said it’s good.
jaxcheryl says
May 13, 2008 at 8:04 pmI want it
I deserve it
You only live once
Pat says
May 13, 2008 at 8:10 pmWith Photoshop, I can edit pictures just like Pioneer Woman.
janet says
May 13, 2008 at 8:11 pmMoney’s in daughter’s name, but I’m custodian. I owe ya!
islaygirl says
May 13, 2008 at 8:13 pmNew ipod replacing dead ipod. two 4-hour flights, middle seats.
Kelley says
May 13, 2008 at 8:25 pmFeet don’t get fat, need rewarding, good feet! More shoes!
Stimey says
May 13, 2008 at 8:28 pmLaptop purchase begun = too late to tell me desktop fixed.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
May 13, 2008 at 8:29 pmBy saying, “Frick him, I deserve this and THEN SOME.”
val says
May 13, 2008 at 8:40 pmBut it makes my wrinkles disappear!!! ( Maybe it was really a necessary purchase)
I have now officially delurked!
e. beck says
May 13, 2008 at 8:41 pmsurely carrying it, i’ll be as cool as my iphone
Victoria says
May 13, 2008 at 8:51 pmI’ll only eat one square of it a day. (lies!)
jodi says
May 13, 2008 at 9:06 pma vacuum because my husband forgot mother’s day. That sucks.
mary says
May 13, 2008 at 9:22 pmIt’s an INVESTMENT.
We might need it SOMEDAY.
It was the ONLY one.
and my favorite
IT WAS ON SALE!
Heidi says
May 13, 2008 at 9:24 pmEveryone knows that shoe purchases never need to be rationalized.
mommypie says
May 13, 2008 at 9:34 pmTabloids, perfect for bathroom reads and much needed chilling out.
Hockeyman says
May 13, 2008 at 9:40 pmThere is no way you can go back to the eMac from a MacBook PRO. I type this message on one myself and there is no finer portable computer in the world.
jimbob says
May 13, 2008 at 9:42 pmNot quite as expensive as something just as useless. Bargain!
Maria R says
May 13, 2008 at 9:43 pmIt will look really great when I loose 10 pounds!
Tootsie Farklepants says
May 13, 2008 at 9:54 pmI came back to read the comments as BOSSY instructed. Your readers did not disappoint.
Cactus Petunia says
May 13, 2008 at 10:00 pmWhich puppy should we choose? I know, let’s get two!
JK says
May 13, 2008 at 10:11 pmcute skirt on sale and a fifteen dollar off coupon!
cartoongoddess says
May 13, 2008 at 10:24 pmI’ll use it in my office. It’s a great color.
mommymae says
May 13, 2008 at 10:36 pmcouldn’t take back the iphone i got for my anniversary.
karla ~ looking towards heaven says
May 13, 2008 at 10:40 pmthat shirt totally takes the attention off my big butt
rockle says
May 13, 2008 at 11:02 pm“No more sex, ever, if my roots aren’t done IMMEDIATELY.”
Sharon says
May 13, 2008 at 11:24 pmHigh-tech sewing machine will motivate completion of my master’s thesis.
hana says
May 14, 2008 at 12:08 amI agree with Hockeyman… you subconscously knew that Macbook Pro was one hot number!
Deb says
May 14, 2008 at 1:19 amNeeded more storage.
And stuff to put in it.
AnEmily says
May 14, 2008 at 1:26 amBecause life is too short.
Camille says
May 14, 2008 at 1:52 amNew Hershy’s Bliss™ Chocolate looked soo good on HGTV commercials.
Johanna in NZ says
May 14, 2008 at 2:05 amI eat dark chocolate for the health benefits – those antioxidants.
Amie says
May 14, 2008 at 6:04 amI need it to feel more complete as a person.
Colleen says
May 14, 2008 at 6:56 amNote to self: Make unnecessary purchase and share with Bossy.
hulagirlatheart says
May 14, 2008 at 8:30 amHappy birthday to me while I was on vacation. (Ruby bracelet)
dgm says
May 14, 2008 at 8:43 amWhy not? You only go ’round this crazy world once.
Chelsea says
May 14, 2008 at 8:59 amEvery little boy needs a cap gun and cowboy hat.
HRH says
May 14, 2008 at 9:09 am“$200 is nothing for clay poker chips” said my husband.
Christine says
May 14, 2008 at 9:20 amNew Iphone in a month?
No, I need one now.
mp says
May 14, 2008 at 10:01 am(LOVED THAT MOVIE)
Timeshare on the beach every other year. I can’t wait!
teamsmallDog says
May 14, 2008 at 10:10 amNever again shall I see another skirt so dastardly cute.
Busy Mom says
May 14, 2008 at 10:21 amSamsung BlackjackII. I wanted it. Damn the expensive data plan.
krg says
May 14, 2008 at 10:28 amI already had such a big emotional investment in it.
Kimberlee says
May 14, 2008 at 10:48 amOne for them; so one for me. Its only fair.
moo says
May 14, 2008 at 10:49 amI really needed 45 minutes to myself after Monday’s horror.
GK says
May 14, 2008 at 10:55 amI work hard, I want it, it’s mine, so there.
whall says
May 14, 2008 at 11:01 amReally now, Who DOESN’T need a fifth guitar hero controller?
Angel says
May 14, 2008 at 11:10 amBut you work and study so hard, you deserve it!
Amber says
May 14, 2008 at 11:29 amUnnecessary purchases? I’m a poor student…I forgot those exist!
Beth says
May 14, 2008 at 11:29 am$300 espresso machine means fewer trips to buy Starbucks lattes.
Doug says
May 14, 2008 at 11:38 amBecause Lance is my hero and the basement needed decorating
Dree says
May 14, 2008 at 12:10 pmSpring + new sandals = fun so I HAD to buy two!
heart shaped hedges says
May 14, 2008 at 3:22 pmYour economic stimulus check is coming tomorrow, but it didnt.
Swirl Girl says
May 14, 2008 at 4:14 pmWhen I win in Vegas I can afford this purse.
http://www.swirlgirlspearls.blogspot.com
Mama Bear says
May 14, 2008 at 4:29 pmPlanning to win
TEVA-tan competition
this summer!
Hyphens count?
Tricia says
May 14, 2008 at 4:39 pmI can’t possibly forget to water all the plants.
tyn says
May 14, 2008 at 6:18 pmI want it
or
I’m helping the economy
choose either one.
magpie says
May 14, 2008 at 6:45 pmI needed new shoes. They were ten dollars. The end.
Eighty eight says
May 14, 2008 at 6:52 pmTwo new outfits post week mexican cruise cuz i’m momma.
Peg at The Human Joint says
May 14, 2008 at 7:10 pmI always only wanted purple Birkenstocks. Purple. Birkenstocks. They exist!
Jill says
May 14, 2008 at 7:40 pmanother set of alphabet letters for the fridge.
needed S’s!
rb says
May 14, 2008 at 8:16 pmwhat if I don’t buy these and then they’re gone?
Di says
May 14, 2008 at 9:09 pmBlack Prada shoes will make my world, um, just perfect!
snarkalicious says
May 14, 2008 at 9:31 pmDuh, it’s called Buy One, Get One for a reason!
Kellyology says
May 15, 2008 at 3:28 pmI’m buying this. What are you gonna do about it?
andrea says
May 15, 2008 at 5:06 pmGreen dress called my name and I said yes.
gray matter matters says
May 15, 2008 at 5:18 pmMother’s Day sucked. I know my taste. Sparkly.
Jen M says
May 15, 2008 at 7:57 pmIt’s his birthday and all kids love blue Mexican glassware.
janelle says
May 15, 2008 at 9:46 pmhouse burglarized
computer stolen
ipod stolen
why not just get new ones?
ok, it’s 12 words, but what the hell!
MoscowMom says
May 15, 2008 at 11:48 pm$8.40 latte a bargain, didn’t pay $6 more for parking!
(I live in Moscow, Russia and we have one Starbucks within the city limits. Yeah, the price is outrageous. But you do what you gotta do. And I lived without Starbucks for four years before they opened. Think of all that money saved…)
Al_Pal says
May 21, 2008 at 5:11 amSure, We’re low on money.
But this concert is Historical!