On 24 May 2006 00:36:29 -0700, "Melody" wrote:

I am 35 and the mother of a 10 1/2 year old son. a lover of dolls and
puppets and doll houses all of my life I saved and recently invested an
insane amount of money onm my dream house with furnishings and dolls
and other amazing little accessories. I am so excited but at the same
time I feel so guilty about spending so much on such a childish
indulgence.... I do not have a daughter but believe my son will have
some fun with this set up too and one day I will hand it down to him to
give to his future daughter. I in my mind have justified this whole
venture with the excuse that it will be family heirloom love for
generations but while that is in part truely a wish of mine, I want to
play like a five year old.

I have a six year old puppy with whom I have some very serious
discussions, in return, she teases me relentlessly - wakes me up at
4 AM because she needs to go out, but I have to catch her first

Just because I got older didn't mean I lost
any of my imagination. My husband, my mother in law and my male friend
all think I've wasted my money foolishly (I spent approx. $700 and I'm
not a wealthy woman (It took several months to save this up) total but
my own mother and a good female friend believe that it's worth it if
I'll really enjoy it.... I figure you only live once and I've wanted it
for years. I still feel a bit guilty though. My used car cost as much.

And your used car will still give you pleasure how long in the future?
The pleasure you can get from a hobby is worth it at 10+ times the
price!

40+ years ago, I was given the secret to happiness, namely, "there is
only one person on earth who's opinion can govern my life; and that
person is me."
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada