The loves of my life.

I'm not generally a materialistic person, but there are a few material things that I could not live without:

- My computer.  I don't watch a lot of TV, but I am an internet junkie.  Although I am an enormous fan of my IBM Thinkpad, I think I'm getting a Mac Notebook next.  My sister has one and I love it.

- My blankey.  I've had that rag since I came out of the womb.  I still sleep with it.

- My car.  I've gone through my fair share of them (I destroyed #1 and #2, sold #3, still driving #4) and have loved each of them.  I'm gonna stick with the VW for as long as possible because it's cheap and I love the leather seats (sorry animal's rights activists).  The only problem I have with the VW is that she's automatic... I'm more a stick-kinda-gal.  Oh well.  My car means freedom and independence. 

- My kayak (Wilderness Systems Pungo 100).  It could almost be considered an 'impulse purchase,' but I'm so glad I have it.  I have old lady knee's so running (which is what I think destroyed them in the first place), roller blading, biking and sports in general are not so good.  The kayak gives me an excellent upper body and cardio workout.  

- And last but not least, my saddle (similar to the Stubben pictured below, but not exactly the same).  I don't ride much anymore but my saddle is my promise to myself that I will someday own a horse.  If I could choose any hobby and I didn't have to worry about paying for it, riding would be mine.  Unfortunately, horses are expensive and my family is not wealthy.  I don't wanna pay for lesson's because I already know how to ride.  And as far as I know, there is no establishment where you can go, jump on a horse and be pointed in the direction of an open field or a wooded path (yay jumps!!!) and be out on your own.  The biggest problem with going to places like Haycock Stables is that there is no familiarity between you and the horse.  People and horses can have personality clashes just like people to people can.

So, there you have it.  Those are, more or less, the 5 most important materialistic things in my life.  I have meaningful jewelry of course, but that is a given because I'm female, so I feel that it's not necessary to include it.  

Also, I think I'm finally done blogging for the day.  Two semi-longs ones is asking a lot for someone to read.  At least I put pictures in this one!!!!