i'm a spender. to me, money is only as worthwhile as the things you spend it on. that isn't to say i don't see value in saving money-- money saved is, in a way, still money spent. an untouchable savings account, to me, equates to spending one's money on one's own security-- a safety net is still something you have to buy in a sense.
i am, however, the type to feel money burning a hole in my pocket, which is a trait that i think has contributed to my love of collecting things. i collect, art, antiques, souvenir spoons, and i'm doing my best to collect wine instead of drinking the good vintages right away. i think the blogging community is a common place for the collecting type, since having a blog creates a curated aesthetic of sorts.
i also am one to enjoy a personal history more than a general one. i'd prefer a historical memoir over a history book. i'd prefer a walk in a cemetery over a historical museum exhibit. i'd prefer watching antiques roadshow to a historical documentary. i enjoy hearing about the personal experiences that become attached to moments in time, especially when those moments in time have a general intrigue.
all of this makes me fascinated by objects of age, or objects that one keeps with a certain level of permanence. lately, i've been looking for a nwe piece of art for my collection. either a small one for over our tv or a larger one for the dining area... which do you like best?
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