I think I get bored way too easily. Could mean a mild case of ADD or just a healthy sense of curiosity and exploration for newer things (I tend to go with the second one).

Take this very blog space. I can't seem to be satisfied with one layout or background so keep changing it to what I hope is better (I'm searching/working on another one so this blogger-provided one is temporary).

But as I put more deeper thought into the matter, I don't think I'm alone. It seems these days we're less satisfied with different aspects of our lives. That's why technology changes and "improves" every day; divorce rates climb as people are less satisfied with their spouses; and we clamber to find a new event to momentarily brighten our lives. No sooner did they come out with 60 gig hard drives, that 100 gigs are starting to become the norm (I'm still running on 36GB so don't complain about your macked out 60GB hard drive to me).

It could just be that the growing availability of options and choices allows us to be jaded by our surroundings enough that when any novel idea shows up, we tend to leap at it for fear it'll be gone if we blink. Like those damn iPods. Every iPod owner will swear it's the swankiest (I've been searching for a chance to use that word...I think it could be made cool again...no? Think it over) most life changing device to fall into their hands. Well if I laid down a hard-earned $300-$400 for the over-hyped (all the Apple-lovers are likely clenching their teeth...ha!) and not-so-swanky (need more time to think about that one?) device, I'd probably duct tape it to my arm.

But I found a great MP3 player for a fraction of the price that does all the things the iPod Mini does. Which doesn't say that I'm safe from bad decisions or bright, shiny gadgets or over-the-top sales pitches (still pinching myself over spending all that money on those shammies at the CNE! - The man was selling them for $20 and said they were made in Germany and called me a member of Destiny's Child, what the hell was I supposed to do!?)

Being constantly enticed by new choices causes us to question the ones we've already made. Which may have an up side to an extent. But as we question our trivial choices, doubt tends to slip in and cause confusion and many times we end up going for the choice that seems to be more promising.

We shouldn't have to settle for anything if we're able to take a more positive step. But on the same note, I think people are tangled with the "grass is greener on the other side" notion, so constantly strive to hop the fence to see if the other side is as lush as their minds have conjured it to be.

I'm also struggling to rid my mind of this whole idea. I don't want to be discomforted when I'm presented with a new product or choice or even an image of a person. I think part of growing up means you have to learn to be comfortable in your own skin while learning what 'your own skin' really means.

Swanky idea eh?

edit: After posting this at 12:18 AM, I came back to add that as of now, 12:24AM I am now moving on from trying out the word 'swanky'. How about jaunty?....Yeah didn't think so either....