"A peculiar characteristic is that if they find something they want, they will drop what they are currently carrying, for example a piece of cactus, and "trade" it for the new item."
and
"The term pack rat is also used in English as slang to refer to a person who collects miscellaneous items and has trouble getting rid of them."
Alright, I'm a pack rat. I collect. A lot. Our current house was quite spacious when we moved in here just over a year ago and now its bursting at its seams with things. Some of these things do see the light of day and get used a few times a year but there are a lot of things that never get used, not in a year anyway and so those things have got to go! There are also things that I'd like to use and can't find because I there's too many items to comb through.
I'm on a quest to reduce the number of items I own but its going to be tough, it's against my very nature to throw away anything that my grandchildren might find useful!
On that note, let me get started about my newest acquisitions :)
I have been busy spending time selling a few items on ebay & craigslist to come up with the money to buy some new toys! Here's the first one -
The Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
These well reviewed headphones replaced an aging set I have used since I was in school (pre-1998!)
Anyway, I like them so far.
+ves -
Solid feel.
Foldable design makes it easy to carry. Bonus carry pouch.
Good sound esp. bass.
Closed ear cups (previous one was open) improves sound isolation. I can actually picture myself taking these on my next flight.
-ves -
Ear pads are not quite as comfy as my previous pair.
Apparently, these are popular in studios. My older headphones have now moved to work where they are providing amazing sound for yours truly while at work. Win, win! :)
Look out for other purchases in coming weeks!
Spending time money_
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