I will be HAPPY to Pay $17,0000 for a GOLD Apple Watch when it does these things........

You read it right.

$17,000.

For this Apple Deluxe GOLD watch......or one similar to it.

Now, I believe they start at close to $350.

Some people can afford that model of watch, really want the watch, will use the watch.........

and if they want it, should get the watch. 

Within reason.

At least, in my opinion.

And in case you hadn't noticed.........it's still my blog:)  hehe

And before anyone complains, I know.

There ARE people who can afford to pay $12,000-$17,000 for the watch.

But that doesn't mean they should.

There ARE people who work very hard for the money they have.

But really?  For a watch?

Okay.........for the uber billionaires who want a super apple watch,

I say maybe up to $5,000.  

And this isn't just about Apple watches, but all watches that cost an astronomical amount.

I mean, are y'all crazy?

Because it's JUST A WATCH.

That lets you do things, yes.

And a $600 model will let you do those same things.

I'm not saying I'll NEVER have one but I will say it won't be the first one off the line,

and it won't be a high priced one.

Besides, I have too many beautiful watches that I'm not ready to give up.

I'm sure they're cool.

And techies love their cool tech toys.

I get that.

I'm happy for them.

The reasonable ones.

But 12,000/15,000/17,000?

PLEASE!

What in the heck are we teaching our children?

We're messing them up, that's for sure.

My daughter works at a boutique in a high end shopping center.

And a few doors away is an apple store.

One of the salesmen said they had sold more of the $12-$17,000 version than anything else.  

In fact, there is a wait list.

So here is my criteria for what ANY watch with that price tag SHOULD do.

And when it does, maybe I'll buy it.

1.  When I lose weight by putting that watch on my wrist, I'll buy it.  

Not just a little, but about 30lbs.

And I don't mean by tracking my steps.

Or counting my calories.

But I mean when the pounds melt off at record pace, sign me up.

2.  When it cures childhood cancer and other horrific diseases

simply by wearing it, I'll buy one.

If it kills my MS once and for all, I'll buy it tomorrow.

But it won't.

EVER!

So instead, I'll give my money to research.

3.  If it guarantees a good, sound sleep.......EVERY night, that'd be nice.

4.  If it takes my dogs out at 10 p.m on a rainy night, I'd be tempted.

5.  Cleaning house........that would be nice.  Or making dinner.

But wait...........it's just a watch.

6.  It doesn't fight crime, so that's no good.

7.   It can't keep someone without heat warm.......so it's pretty worthless there.

Or feed someone who is hungry.  What good is it;)

8.  It offers no solution to wars.........or to help our veterans.  I would've paid for that.

9.  I know........if it can come up with a really, truly, wonderful candidate for President and 

make sure they win........I'd fork out a few bucks for that.

10.    If it made me or someone else happy on sad days, strong on weak days,

energetic on tired days, I'd really like that.  

 When spending THOUSANDS of dollars on a watch guarantees these qualities in everyone,

 it's mine!

So there you have it.

When this watch does all that, I will buy one.

(and I am only speaking about the ones over $5,000, okay?  Got it? I'm not denying the pleasure to more sensible/affluent folk)

I really do understand that some people can afford luxury and truly love it.

But there is a limit.

I don't have a socialist mentality.

But i think I do have common sense.

Surely there is a local hospital or church that could do GREAT things with your money.

But until then, I'll keep my pretty little watches, and keep my phone, and keep giving to those who need it, and sharing what I have that I no longer need. 

Somebody please tell me when it actually does all this because then it'll be a keeper.

But UNTIL then, Apple and all you other OVERPRICED watch companies,

you can keep them.

I'll enjoy the simple things.

XOXO

Suzanne

Questions and Answers on Goals, Change, Aging and Style.......

We have a really gray, rainy Monday going on,

which suits me just fine.

I've worked hard organizing a few rooms lately and just feel tired.

And lazy.

So on this dreary Monday, 

a blog post might be the most ambitious thing I do:)

My blog challenge topic today is to answer a few questions, so here goes.......

Question #1.  What is your #1 goal this year?

Goal for 2015

I didn't mention this earlier because I only just thought about it.
 And by "adventures", they don't have to be BIG to be an adventure.

Question #2.  What is your philosophy on aging?

Well, I believe it is part of life.  We can fight it or figure out how to make the best of it.

Some days I believe this more than others, but basically, that's it.

I spend a lot of time thinking of ways to enjoy life in the coming years

and be useful and happy.  Worth thinking about, right?

Re: looks......I have my crappy days for sure,

but overall, I would like to think I don't go crazy fighting the process.

Laugh lines.....got em!

Wrinkles from the sun?

Yes.  Wish I didn't have so many and that I wouldn't continue getting them,

but for much of my life I worked HARD for that tan. 

Like I said to my girls when they were younger,  (Sometimes I still say it:)

"You get what you get and you don't throw a fit".

I asked for that tan and therefore these wrinkles.

At least I enjoyed getting them.

I love Jamie Lee Curtis' thoughts on aging.

I like her look too.......especially her hair!

Question #3.  Can people change?

I believe they can.  I believe I have.  In many ways.

I believe there are aspects of us that must change the longer

 we live and the more we learn.

I believe we need change in the world and we need to be open to change sometimes,

because it will happen.

But I also believe some people can't.  Or rather, won't.

Whether they are conceited enough to think they don't need to, or just

plain stubborn enough to refuse to, some people will never change.

We all know people like this.

Which is why I BEG my girls not to marry someone, thinking they will

change them.  Better know it's just not gonna happen.

It may for awhile, and you may get that special person who does,

but it's too much of a gamble when talking about marriage.

CAPICHE?

Good way to look at it.......

Sometimes this is the truth.

 Question #4.  What is your favorite accessory?

This one's easy!  My daughter is a "Stylist" at Michael Kors Lifestyle Store.
(that's what they call sales associates:)

Anyway, I've always liked his bags but I have since come to LOVE his watches.

Before this, my favorite accessories would have been bracelets, 

but now I have to say watches.
They're a good look for me and quite reasonable.
What I REALLY love is that he likes mixing metals.......I do too.
And he believes in layering bracelets with the watch.........I do too.

So we are a perfect fit:)

Have a great day!!!!

XOXO

Suzanne

Lessons in Life From Whales, Dolphins, The Sun and Mermaids:)

WOW!!!

That's a title for a blog post if there ever was one! hahaha

What can we learn from them?

hmmmm...apparently quite a bit;)

So sit back, relax and check these out.

I bet you'll find at least one piece of advice you like!

and if you want to save these, just click the pin button on the photo:)

 Yes lovely mermaid...we should make our own beautiful path!

 Be playful like a Dolphin:)

 SHINE!!!!!!!

So there you have it.

The last line from the whale is 

"be abundantly happy and live thankfully".  

Pretty much sums it up, right?

XOXOXOX

Suzanne

for my girls.......

i titled this for my girls,

but you can read it if you like:)

i have a board especially for them on Pinterest.

it has fashions i think they would like, songs we love,

LOTS of advice and little things i want them to remember.

you know, when teenagers are at or approaching the dating scene,

you can't be there enough for them.  

And with my ballerina turning 18,

i need to REALLY make sure she is prepared:)

here are some of my recent favorites.

sorry for all the pics!

sweet girls,

please know this.......

there will be many things to celebrate...

and disappointments along life's path.

there's always a choice to be made.

make good choices.

you were raised with christian morals and values.

never feel you have to compromise them.

people who truly love you and care about you

will never ask you to change.

as for dating and relationships........

remember this.......

i love this one.

what a guy!

 i especially want you to read and remember these next two.

i love them both and couldn't choose my favorite,

so i am including both.

i'm gonna print these out and plaster your walls with them:)

because

someday you will be faced with choices.

you need to be prepared now;)

i love you!