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Living without "stuff" (pg. 3)
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| Project-K |
| quote: | Originally posted by Omega_Blue
you never know when you might need some random cable or adapter, or whatever. |
The greatest thing about "nothing" is that it doesn't run on electricity. |
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| Omega_Blue |
| quote: | Originally posted by Project-K
The greatest thing about "nothing" is that it doesn't run on electricity. |
true, unfortunately it's a necessity. i'm just saying, that imo by living with "nothing" you're just ing yourself over from conveniences and entertainment. |
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| elFreak |
lol this is how you are rationalizing poverty.
you will be living without stuff alright...the stuff is called . |
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| Project-K |
| Well I don't watch TV, I watch movies and stuff on my computer, so all of my entertainement - porn or otherwise - can be contained within a laptop. That's much more convenient than having a bunch of assorted electronics scattered all around the place, a huge desk to hold my monitor and pc case, a chair for that desk, a lamp to illuminate it, cables that run behind it, extensions, furniture for a tv, dvd player, storage to put movies, a sofa to sit on to watch tv, etc. These kinds of possessions are exponential in that they require large ammounts of other, smaller junk to keep them functional. |
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| Project-K |
| quote: | Originally posted by elFreak
you will be living without stuff alright...the stuff is called . |
You don't need to own possessions to get . You need only the impression of owning possessions. |
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| elFreak |
no car
a mattress on the floor in an empty apartment.
4 pairs of underwear
2 shirts
sorry, even a hobo woman would want more than that. |
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| Boomer187 |
| i need something to spend all my money on...im buying stuff! |
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| Project-K |
| quote: | Originally posted by Boomer187
i need something to spend all my money on...im buying stuff! |
Imagine all the fun you could be having with that extra money.
For instance you could get yourself a big juicy burger, walk in front of a homeless person, take a bite out of it and then throw the rest away. Turn around, go buy a new burger, find another hobo and repeat until bored. |
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| elFreak |
you have to throw it on a roof or something because in my experience they just shrug and eat it off the floor/garbage.
well fed bums are not as funny. |
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| Boomer187 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Project-K
Imagine all the fun you could be having with that extra money.
For instance you could get yourself a big juicy burger, walk in front of a homeless person, take a bite out of it and then throw the rest away. Turn around, go buy a new burger, find another hobo and repeat until bored. |
take a bite out of a homeless person? I may be American but I am not a Psycho! :gsmile:
I have thought about the same thing, it was driven by the fact that in college I moved twice a year. but now I am settled, I have money, I want stuff! |
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| silene |
A while ago I came to the same conclusion. There is a point where material excess may become a bit of a burden. Currently, the possessions that are of any significance to me can be summed up in a fairly short list; this is what I would actually miss if it were to disappear.
1. My computer. I put a decent amount of work into it. On top of that, my future career will likely revolve around one. My Laptop, in similar vein, can be included here. Internet connection goes here as well.
2. Wardrobe, or at least a part of it. I have enough clothes to last me a fairly long time, so as of last month I decided not to buy any more, unless there is a serious need.
3. Necessities like water and food, hygiene, and things that are related to this (ie, fridge, dishes, etc)
4. Perhaps some furniture. I'd say over 80% of what I own was handed down to me by friends and family, so no luxury here.
5. I currently live within walking or biking distance from almost every place I visit. Consequently, I have a bike and don't need a car. Sometimes I get rides. I save quite a bit of money here :).
6. Items of deeper personal significance. Gifts from friends which symbolize something lasting. This is irreplaceable, and I cherish such items.
I'm pretty sure this is it. I stopped watching tv years ago (the net is way more entertaining, with access to news, ebooks, and what not), and right now I can't really think of anything else which I wouldn't be able to live without. I had a couple major moves in my life (ones where what can't be loaded onto a plane was left behind), and realized that most of what we own is either unnecessary or easily replaceable, often by something better.
My .2 :)
EDIT: The money that I could conceivably save is significant, yet I have a couple pretty major spending habits. Clothes used to be one, but not anymore. Eating out is another one I'm trying to reduce, if not eliminate. |
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| nefardec |
i also live without stuff
its good |
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