Part three of my mini-series on this overlooked 1980s compilation (probably). i got these in the 1990s when i was shopping at places like Sam Goody or Camelot Music. i was attempting to find some of the 80s songs i liked, but barely remembered. So, i started to get compilations.
After i got these compilations, i would look for some albums from stores or Warehouse (used CDs).
i miss the 80s. However, i couldn't purchase all of the songs i wanted (some are not easy to find, or only have one/a couple of decent songs. That is where the compilation comes in. For 80s songs, the only compilation series i have all of the volumes is Living In Oblivion (EMI Records). The 80s were hardly an oblivion (especially compared to the cultural wasteland that is today).
i've been listening to my CD collection over the last couple of months. Sadly, there are some skips (small playback issues) - some of these are over 30 years old. i used to have many more CDs, but sold of a bunch of them over the years.
If you're wondering, i consider the 1980s to be 1981-1990. i love the 80s. The 90s were hit and miss, this millennium sucks.
i consider compilation collections like Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits of the 80s (have less than half of the 15-release series) as companions to individual artists like George Michael/Wham!, Richard Marx, Michael Jackson, Madonna, etc. Compilations are how i added breadth to my collection. Songs i may remember from artists i did not. i bought a few Greatest Hits due to specific songs in this series. Living in Oblivion may be the only series i have all of (with the exception of the rumored volume 6).
There are brief liner notes with US and UK peak chart positions.
Another holiday has come and gone. One of my favorites - Halloween. The one where people are more likely to show more of their true selves while hiding behind a costume.
It was also my alleged father's birthday (though it might not have been by an hour or less). This is the first time a while that we didn't order out for pizza (instead making our own).
i long for simpler days when i was allowed to Trick or Treat (the closest i can get is playing Costume Quest). Buying your own candy is limiting and expensive. Sorry trick or treater who came here - the candy kind of sucked (were mostly using Easter candy - but mostly jellybeans left).
If you are wondering, yes, most of my interior Xmas decorations are up. Still trying to figure out how to logistically put an Xmas tree in the room. Might require moving a bunch of stuff (i may not be up to doing that).
i have never considered Thanksgiving to be a real holiday.
23 days until Black Friday, 54 days until Xmas. So far i have only watched Grinch once.
Some people claim that life is a simulation. Assuming that life is a simulation or there is an alternate universe somewhere, i would like to make some creative suggestions in Simulation 2.0.
Also, assuming that i could not change my date of birth, place of birth, and parents/siblings. What suggestions would i get behind? There is some branching here, but not economically.
Well, it is another $1+ Billion jackpot. Or, as i see it $240 million jackpot (40% of $600 million, that might understate total taxes). Though it would be less with multiple winners - Let's say $80M.
Taking the cash sum is probably the best move, if you are over 30 years old, and not completely hopeless with money. If you are hopeless with money, pay some company to manage it for you. a lot could go wrong in 30 years (regarding them actually paying it and the value of the payments in the future).
Limit yourself to spending less than 10% in the first year (fun money - not investment). That is gonna be a lot of money to park in your account(s) - and they won't make it easy. You may not have full access for up to a year. It will be a hassle (but a good problem to have).
This is getting too common (well not if i win). i know it's probably in their interest to keep things the way they are, but i would like to see Powerball go back to 2 drawings a week. i wish Mega Millions would get back to $1 plays with better odds.
