I thought I would have a longer list of favorite things. But right now nothing’s coming to mind, so here’s a list of things that were letdowns.
- Giant doorman umbrella (over 4′ diameter): I was so excited to get a giant umbrella that would keep me and my backpack dry. They were on sale for only $15 at Daffy’s and I took the largest one they had & waited anxiously for rain. That’s when I found out that the umbrella is too heavy to hold with one hand and it’s especially cumbersome when there’s wind.
- Rollerblades: These were supposed to change my life! Rollerblading would be easier (and more affordable) than riding a bike around the city and so much faster than walking! But after a week of falling, I gave up speed for safety & pride.
- Slow cooker: There were so many promises! Hearty stews! Easy chili! Dinner will be ready as soon as you walk in the door after a long day at the office! These were all true, except everything we cooked in the crockpot tasted like mush.
- Cable TV: Cable is like a time vacuum. There must be some good shows, like documentaries and science/history programs, on the 1000+ channels. But I find myself watching makeovers all the time.
If I could have that money back, I would spend it on a digital camcorder.
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