I got permission from the husband to get a Nintendo DS Lite. Not that I need permission, but I sort of do. For the most part, I get what I want. It helps that I don’t want much. I was reminded this week, however, that I couldn’t get an Xbox 360. Well, I could, but wouldn’t be allowed to play it on the plasma (burn in). So the husband said if I wanted the Xbox we would need a new LCD, preferably in the bedroom, hanging on the wall. I decided then, that I didn’t really need an Xbox. What I need is a good friend with an Xbox who will let me come over and play Guitar Hero (insert air guitar motions here).

But, back to the Nintendo. As with every year since I joined the firm, I get my annual bonus in September. It’s like a ritual, and one can get very obsessive about it. For a sense of the obssessiveness visit this blog post. I try to avoid the obssession and just appreciate the fact that I work somewhere that gives a bonus.

So, with the bonus. We tend to have to deal with bigger things, like mortgages, and outrageous heating bills, maybe a trip to San Francisco. This year we’ve got more home improvement stuff in the future, but nonetheless I’ve been given the go-ahead to get the DS Lite.

I was at Fry’s, staring straight at one, even in the color I want, coral pink. It came with Space Invaders and Sudoku. I was holding it, in my hands. Brain Age 2 was just $20 and on the shelf up above was Nintendogs, what I’ve been dreaming about. To take care of a dog.

Wait a minute, I already take care of a dog. A real live one, that barks for real and eats for real and goes to the park and plays for real. OK. So, guess I don’t really need Nintendogs (can’t you just imagine me forgetting to walk Max because I’m spending quality time with my Nintendog?). And Sudoku, well, to be honest, I’ve sort of lost my taste for these puzzles since I’ve gotten back into my crossword puzzle phase. So. When am I actually going to play this? Not at work. And home is tough since I spend time at home working. I don’t travel all that much so it’s not like I’m on a plane with a lot of time on my hand.

So after much thought I put the DS Lite back on the shelf and walked away. And that’s my flaw. I think things through too much. And by the time I leave a store I’ve got nothing and the husband is carrying the Special Edition DVD of his favorite movie. How did that happen? Didn’t we go to Fry’s so I could get the DS Lite?

Hmph.

Oh well. Rumor has it Apple will be announcing a new line of something this week. Maybe new iPods? I’ll have to head to the Apple store to get myself the other gadget I’m coveting.

Or maybe not.