Scratching the Itch

I have a problem (one of many) that I'm trying to get under control. The problem is, When I want something, whether it be a dirt bike or video game, I tend to get it right then and there. I have started putting more thought into whether I need something or not. But I always convince myself why I should buy the thing I don't really need. The latest example would be the recent CRF250R I bought. Since I got hurt last year the only thing I could think about was getting on a bike. Come this March, we got our Tax Refund and my work bonus. Hmm what to spend it on. Alev and I spent a week going back and forth about whether or not to send to a credit card or buy a bike. Initially, we got pretty set on sending it to a bill (the smart thing). A few days go by and we are 100% buying a dirt bike (not so smart). So we buy the dirt bike and I end up landing on my head and jacking up my neck. After that, I had realized that itch has been scratched and it was time to move one. Luckily, we got most of the money back from buying the bike and we made some smarter choices.

Now I have a new itch, a Harley Davidson Sportster XL1200N.



After we got back from vacation my Honda CM400E was sitting in its own fluids. Since we are down to one vehicle I was like "I need a new bike!". I mentioned it to Alev and she said No. This started the normal Rob and Alev cycle, I started getting pissy and she started to feel bad about saying no. This was quickly moving into the direction of another bad choice. Thankfully, I have backed off the idea of buying the Harley. Mostly, because Alev and I have some plans we want to get moving on. We've already started taking those first steps and don't want to screw it up or delay it. Buying a new bike would delay the plans. So I came up with an idea about scratching the itch. I would try and find someone that rented out the bike. That way I could see how I liked it (for possible future purchase) and hoping it would calm down my desire to go out and spend money. So this upcoming Saturday I have a date with a Nightster from 9am to 5pm. I can't wait.

Hopefully, this will scratch the itch. Now I just have to figure out how to scratch my new car itch. hmmmm.