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

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

Hurricane Isaac, Random Stuff.....and FOOD:)

Hurricane Isaac is on it's way.
but before i write any more,

i am so sorry to hear about the people killed in Haiti
and the Dominican Republic.
i can't imagine living in a tent during this!
all we can do is pray, right?

so, living in south florida,

we are kinda used to this.

and it looks as if we will "only" get a few 

REALLY rainy/windy days.
no worries......
all we need is some of this stuff and this attitude.......

Hurrican Isaac by shabbychicks featuring pink boots

OKAY.......

it's cool going to the beach in the days leading up to it.

we went to the Naples Pier Friday night and

all was calm.......HOT and sunny:)

Yesterday we went for a walk on the beach.....

calm but now cloudy.

and today, we should feel a breeze when we go.

oh my gosh, i wish i could bottle that  breeze.

it really has been a LONG HOT SUMMER!

here are some pics from the weekend.......
i have to ask,
what do you think of my hair?
besides the fact that is SHORT?:)
it's okay if you have nothing nice to say.....
i took a razor to it Friday afternoon:)

yesterday we found colorful little shells.
and SEAGLASS!
 always a special treat!
i noticed Taylor picking up broken shells that were very colorful.
she has always collected shells.....
we all do.
but Taylor used to (still does)
collect broken ones, too.
i finally asked her why.
she said "look at the outside of a broken shell and then the inside.
sometimes the inside is much prettier."
WHOA.......
talk about a lightbulb moment!

maybe, just MAYBE, it's a great reminder
to see what's on the inside rather than the
 outside of people.
yep, that's what it is alright:)

i love this.........

it's no accident......by the way:)

food.
did i mention food in the title?
OF COURSE I DID!
what else do i talk about.....
or think about?:)
well..........
i found the MOST amazing cookie recipe
from culinary concepts by peabody on pinterest.

culinaryconcoctionsbypeabody

these are so soft and YUMMY!

White Chocolate Topped Gingerbread Cookies

3 cups flour

2 tsp. Ginger, Ground

1 tsp. Cinnamon, Ground

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. Nutmeg, Ground (I used fresh)

1/4 tap salt

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup molasses

1 egg

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

1 cup white chocolate chips

Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl.

Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Add molasses, egg and vanilla; beat well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Press dough into a thick flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of cookies just begin to brown. Immediately press about 5-6 white chocolate chips into center of each cookie. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Store cookies in airtight container up to 5 days.

Adapted from McCormick and Company Inc.

and one of my favorite,

SUPER easy appetizers is to throw a brick of light cream cheese on a plate,

dump some pepper jelly on top and serve with crackers.

(throw.....dump......gee! really makes it sound appetizing. hahaha)

ANYWAY, look at this cute idea using just those ingredients......

How clever! Just cut a cream cheese block in half on the diagonal to make a tree shape. 

Add some bell pepper decorations and some pepper jelly (and crackers), 

and you have an awesomely cute appetizer! (Betty Crocker)

lastly, i leave you with a cloud photo

my 15 year old daughter, Jordan, snapped with her phone the other day.

can you see anything in the clouds?

let me give you a clue.......

we just finished watching Shark Week on TV.

for some weird reason, we like Shark week:)

it's a SHARK cloud!

see his pointy nose, eyes, TEETH.........

i think it's super cool.

i want it to go viral.........

she caught a great photo and deserves it:)

okay my friends,

be BLESSED on this Sunday morning!

XOXOXOXOX

Suzanne