like a good american

lately i just want to buy stuff, a lot of stuff.  expensive stuff.  i dunno why: aside from a real need for a new computer, most of this stuff is just, well, more stuff.  i think maybe it's that it seems like i'm nearing the end of major garage expenses (which isn't actually true), so i feel like i should be able to spend money on other stuff.  i dunno.

here's the short wishlist:

ipad, or ipod
new laptop (toshiba portege)
new vest (patagonia micropuff)
rain coat (marmot precip)
and a new car (mazda 3? subaru forester? chevy colorado?)