retail therapy

i dont think that i have had much trauma this year. well, i mean, things *could* be worse, i suppose. they could *always* be worse. so the need for retail therapy has been rather minimal. now, that's the need. the desire is yet another story. if i were to list all the things that i have bought within this calendar year, you would probably roll your eyes and proceed to tell me how excessive i am and how there is really no need for one person to possess so many fun toys, gadgets and gizmos. however, i see it this way: i work hard for the things that i have and ive waited a long time to purchase some of the things i have bought this year. so... now let me introduce to you to the newest member of my elecronic family...