You know with the recession still going on I’m sure all of us have taken a look at our finances and cut back where we can to save money especially when a lot of people are still out of a job. I know myself, I don’t go out hardly at all but still treat myself to the dollar theatre since it is only $3/movie.

What’s interesting are the things we cannot or will not live without including myself. I was reading an article over on my yahoo page about this and the 10 items we cannot live without include:

1. Portable computers
2. High-speed internet access
3. Smart phones
4. Education
5. Movies
6. TV
7. Music downloads
8. Pets
9. Booze
10. Coffee

Now let’s take these 1 at a time:

1. Portable computers: No doubt about it – I need my computer since my desktop needs to be rebuilt again.

2. High-speed internet access: A must have and there is no way I’d do dialup.

3. Smart phones: There is no way I can live without my blackberry. I actually use the internet more on the phone than I do with the computer. I’m actually typing this post on my trusty blackberry now.

4. Education: This is a must since people are without jobs because when you have say 100+ people applying for the same job they will most likely pick the most qualified with experience and education. I’m finally going to finish my degree up the coming fall semester. Need to get that in hand since I can potentially retire now.

5. Movies: Another biggy for me. I love me some movies and since I have a dollar theatre next me it makes sense to watch some. I don’t rent videos or have movies channels on my cable system.

6. TV: There is no way I can do rabbit ears. I haven’t been without basic cable ever and I don’t plan to start now.

7. Music downloads: Well this doesn’t really matter to me. I know a site that I can get my mp3s for free so that’s not an issue.

8. Pets: There is no way I will ever be without animals. I’m going back to cats though after my dogs pass because I’m tired of having to pay for puppy jail. When I had my cat I could just leave her for a weekend or a week with food, water, and a clean kitty litter box with no worries. I’d even leave one of the sinks to drip water cuz she liked that.

9. Booze: Well, I have curbed my intake of this and hardly ever go out to any bars anymore due to lack of money. I do, however have a supply of Crown Royal at my house from gifts so I won’t run out of that anytime soon because I’m not really found of drinking at home.

10. Coffee: I don’t drink coffee at all so this a nonfactor for me.

I think I’ve done enough rambling for one post. Give me a shout out and tell me if there is something else you can’t live without either on this list or your own list.

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