On the Pleasurable Necessity of Unnecessary Pleasures

[coldjwplay]

Last night, following a grimly long stint at the statistical coalface, I eschewed my recent healthy living kick and treated myself to a giant burger from Gourmet Burger Kitchen. And this was, indeed, a GIANT burger: the toppings included cheese, dried tomatoes, bacon, chorizo, mushrooms, plus all of the general salad toppings. The waiter who took

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[aster13]

I enjoyed reading this, and it paralleled some of my thoughts on the subject, albeit expressed rather more eloquently than i could have.

[coldjwplay]

Thanks aster :)

Hungover much?

[aster13]

Don't seem to be, thankfully! (and surprisingly!)

[prolefood]

Could have bought them some Davidoff and thereby helped another friend through a ridiculous exercise in capitalist consumerism. :)

I liked the post, but must admit that I occasionally enjoy a smoke. I'm fortunate I suppose that I can take it or leave it as I wish. I used to deal with beggars everyday as well and would typically spare a coin when I had one. Unfortunately I am banished to the netherworld and no longer encounter signs of cosmopolitan life.