This was going to be about change. I had a post a while back where I stated that I was going to look at change with a different attitude. This time, I am referring to product changes.

I am a consumer. I buy a lot of stuff. When I find something that works particularly well, or something that tastes good, or something I just like, I tend to stick with it, as I am sure most people do. Today I was looking for a new computer chair. I bought one for my special lady friend a couple of years ago, and it is a fantastic chair. It was around 300 bucks. So I need a new chair really badly, so I just went to Office Depot where I got hers, ready to buy. and of course, they just don't have them anymore. This got me to thinking about other stuff I REALLY enjoy, that has gone by the wayside. Diet Code Red Mountain Dew is one. I bought it on a whim one day and turns out it was amazing. I drank the shit out of it.... for about 3 months. Now, it cannot be purchased anywhere near me. I even contacted the manufacturer and asked. The closest place to buy it was Moore, Oklahoma, which is about 4 hours away, so 8 hours round trip. They probably don't even have it there now, I believe it was being phased out. Also, when I was little, I used to drink Lime Kool-Aid. Well, they don't have that anymore. It has been replaced by some kind of lemon/lime shit, and it just is not the same.

Go to any grocery store in the land and look around. You will have a hard time finding regular basic things. Everything has been replaced by the new and improved "flavored" kind, or the "organic" kind. I saw Mayonnaise "with lime juice" today. Lime Juice! Try to find regular tomato sauce.. good luck. they might have 1 or 2 on hand, but I bet they have 35 jars of flavored shit... meaty, organic, mushroom, extra chunky, home style, etc.

Additionally, a lot of TV shows that I like get cancelled, sometimes in the middle of the season! There are endless examples: Kidnapped, Smith, John Doe, My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss, Stella, Dig Bites Man, just to name a few.

I guess its just the way the world is. People want convenience and variety. Anyway, I was kinda pissed earlier about everything having to change and be replaced with something I consider to be of lesser quality, which is usually the case.

So, instead of being pissed about it, I am going to refer back to me previous article on change and accept the new world order. I mean after all, this now gives me an opportunity to get a different kind of chair that I normally probably wouldn't have.

By the way, there is a website called http://www.bensbargains.net which is really decent. Basically, it is a collection of all the advertised (and some not) specials that various places have going. It is a really convenient way to see all the cool shit that's on sale or has a special deal going. Also, there are links to take you straight to the page with the item on it. So check it out.