High Risk??

Since when did daily routines become so "high risk"?

It seems in these tough times that everything is a gamble. For instance, gas prices are so volatile that if an ant sneezes in Uzbekistan gas sky rockets to $3.50, but if a butterfly flaps its wings in Kirghistan, the price plummets to $2.65. It literally is a guessing game as to when is the best time to fill up your car. You could either feel great about getting such a wonderful deal, or spend time smashing your head against the steering wheel because you just paid $.30 more.

My most recent purchase in our wonderful economy as it stands today were two airplane tickets. I've been mulling over what the best deal would be for the last couple weeks. My dilemma is to buy now when I know the price is seemingly low, or wait to see if NWA will have a sale, thus risking the chance they won't and end up paying $600 per ticket. I felt like I was on Deal or No Deal.

"I'll take case number 13, Howie!"

I ended up shelling the money out now in hopes that I've made the right choice (I've always been a little conservative). Unfortunately I don't get to see if I made a great deal "after these few messages"...I have to wait a few months! Knowing my "luck" there will be some huge energy breakthrough in the next month that will make jet fuel cost a penny a barrel and I'll look like a fool for paying so much for my tickets. I feel like there is some huge website out there that tells people exactly where to buy what at any given time. If you all are keeping this from me as a joke it's not funny! I honestly feel like I have to be some sort of detective super sleuth to find a good deal anymore.

All right, I guess I'll keep you posted (HA, no pun intended...get it because you do posts on a blog...okay, not so funny when I have to explain it!) I'm willing to bet that in this day there won't be too many deals to be had. I looks like Howie has a corner on that market!