DavidPine wrote:
I simply like new things…cars, trucks, TV's, clothes, cameras and, all sorts of equipment. When I was young I could only afford what I absolutely needed and I was happy. As I got older I was able to buy what I simply wanted. It's a nice place to be and I'm happy still.
Growing up, we had what we needed but not much more. After my divorce I barely had enough to feed myself and not live in a cardboard box under the freeway underpass. I wasn't happy, just always worried.
Now we can buy what we need and want in cash and I'm grateful and happy. Buying new gear, cameras, lenses, laptops, trucks, can be thrilling! It's a kick! And comes with a few minutes of "bragging rights"....until the next model comes out.
I think I've learned that the latest and greatest doesn't make me a better photographer or a better driver, so I sure don't need to upgrade any time soon. But I still love to look at the pretty new cameras, lenses, trucks, and SUVs out there.