Jan 22, 2009

I want the chair

For those of you that do not have the 'pleaser' personality this may not make sense. That's ok, you have it better anyway. To get to my point, I DO have a 'pleaser' personality. I do/say what I think others want from me. Trent [my neighbor] has fallen on some hard times. He has an old maroon leather armchair that he wants to sell. The chair does not match any of my other furnishings but---I like the chair. Dennis STRONGLY advised me against buying it. The chair is several years old and for the last few has been stored outside. It is the 'worse for wear' because of that. I went and looked at it again tonight. I can't help it--I like the chair and it isn't as if the price isn't a steal, because it is. I asked the girls at work what they thought because I'm having a hard time ignoring Dennis's advice [pleaser personality] they advised me to buy it. As they said, 'If I find I've made a mistake I'm only out 30 dollars.' What do y'all think?

6 comments:

Bridget said...

I say if you want the chair buy it, and forget what Dennis says about it :)

Brandon Doyle said...

I spent a lot more than that on a pair of Nike's that wore out a month later.

Just do what makes you happy. Just imagine yourself sitting in your new chair... smiling and thinking: "'I' wanted this, and now I have it." :)

Rachel Doyle said...

You need to ask yourself - why you want the chair? Is it because you feel the need to help Trent or is it because you really like the chair -- then you also need to take into consideration what it will take to get the chair back into shape - taking into consideration time and materials. Additionally, where will you put this chair - will it fit into your new minimalist decor or will it make your home feel cluttered and disorganized. Ask Dennis why he feels so strongly about the matter -- is he thinking about these things -- or does he just think its ugly. Ultimately its your decision and whether or not you buy it is up to you -- it's your money. Anyhow - how's that for sounding like a therapist?

Anonymous said...

don't over think it, it's not a big deal, just buy the chair if you want it. :)

wendypepper said...

Thanks. I appreciate the input. You are all very supportive.
Rachel-would you be interested in doing a craft night with the girls and I on the 28th? Valentines?

wendypepper said...

update: LOVE THE CHAIR!