What's *Worth* It?

It often baffles me what some people will spend a fair amount of money. And I'm not talking about those who are especially rich and have lots of money to spare. I'm talking about those who *do* need to think about their rent cheques, not really worry about it, but still need to think about it and grieve the chunk it takes out of their bank account.

It's when those people spend their money on complete frivolities is what baffles me. Actually, that's not entirely true, its those who will spend that money on those frivolities that and then complain about necessities or "good expenses". For example take all the students complaining about rising tuition. I'm sorry, you can't spend over $60 on a season of some show on DVD or buy that new IPod, and still have the audacity to complain about the high cost of tuition.

Are you actually putting a higher value on complete crap than enriching your mind, enhancing your knowledge and making you more of an intellectual. Though I suppose those spending that money on their PS3's aren't aiming to becoming intellectuals.

Don't get me wrong, gadgets are fantastic. My heart skips a beat when I see all that Best Buy has to offer. I would absolutely love to get my hands on a 60 gig MP3, but I'd rather save that money and go on trip. Okay, so I guess, here ensues a smattering of egocentrism. Who am I to say that a single trip is somehow superior to buying that HDTV? It isn't. Rather it can be said that a TV has more longevity and even a resale value, that a vacation entirely lacks. Though a vacation can also be frivolous. What to forget the topic at hand!

So I suppose to answer my own question, it is worth it, if it's worth it for the spender. Cause frankly, it's their money, and as long as it ain't hurting anyone, who am I to quib?