I saw this post on another blog by Jessica Hagy. She is another economist that maintains a blog entitled "indexed." This blog is unique in that it only has pictures of index cards that show graphical relationships for normal everyday occurrences.
The above index card is very interesting in that it pertains to my driving life. I drive a full size GMC pickup with a 350 V8. It is one of my biggest expenses every month, yet I would never consider getting a smaller vehicle. I guess you could say that I am willing to park a little further and pay more at the pump in order to boost my ego by driving a big truck.
It is very curious, however, that on the weekends when I'm with Erin, I always choose to drive her car: a much more efficient compact SUV. One could say that I am willing to spend more on gas when my manhood is questioned, like when I'm alone. But I am not willing to spend more on gas when my manhood is certain, like when I'm with my girlfriend. I suppose this trend will continue until I run out of money. Or I could just become a woman and this struggle would cease to exist all together.
10 years ago
2 comments:
or you could solve it by making more money and not have to worry about high gas prices! Just a thought... but interesting indeed!
interesting thought - you sure are learning a lot at college!
I am impressed
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