A weekend well spent

Well, I’ll be honest with you – I spent my weekend doing something that might seem a bit odd to some folks. I went on a barcode-scanning spree, cataloging my DVDs and books. Yeah, I know, thrilling stuff, right? But hey, I’d already tackled the CDs and vinyl a while back, so it was time to face the music (or in this case, the movies and literature). Doing this, puts me in a kind of trance. I love doing this. But it’s time spent absolutely unnecessarily. I am aware of that.

Let me tell you, I was in for a shock when I saw the final tally of books. And get this – it’s probably going to climb even higher once I rope my kids into scanning their collections. They’re bookworms, just like their mom. Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, I guess.

Now, here’s the kicker – looking at all these collections, it’s a bit of a gut punch realizing how much cash I’ve sunk into them over the years. And now? They’re worth peanuts, monetarily speaking. Sure, they’ve got sentimental value, but my wallet’s not feeling the love. I can’t help but think of all the other stuff I could’ve blown that money on. But you know what? At the time, buying those films, books, and CDs felt like the best thing ever.

It’s funny, though. The newest DVD in my collection is from 2016. That’s ancient history in tech years. And nowadays? They’re just collecting dust, taking up space. I’m starting to think it might be time to offload some, if not all of them.

Books are a different story. That collection’s like a living, breathing thing – always growing. Just last week, I added two more to the pile. And let’s be real, they won’t be the last. Same goes for CDs and vinyl. I’m still buying those, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.

Alright, brace yourself for some nerdy numbers:

Books: 736

DVDs: 548

CDs: 1317

Vinyl: 226

Before you ask, no, my house isn’t a cluttered mess. The DVDs are tucked away in boxes in storage. Books and CDs line the corridor shelves, and the vinyl’s got prime real estate in the living room, right by the turntables.

I’ll admit, those numbers make me cringe a bit. Don’t ask me why I’m even sharing this. It is what it is, I guess. All that stuff? I’ve read it, watched it, listened to it. That’s where all this useless trivia in my head comes from.

Funny thing – I was chatting with a friend last night about how we all want to be the center of attention, and how social media’s just made it worse. We’ve all got opinions, and we’re dying to share them. We want to be seen, heard. I don’t think the world owes me anything, but it’s nice to feel acknowledged, you know?

I’m under no illusions – I’m never going to be famous. My “fame” is limited to the little bubble I’ve created for myself. Weirdly enough, it might be yesterday’s conversation that’s making me feel a bit uneasy about typing all this out. Maybe I should focus on the other stuff we talked about, like how it’s possible to disagree with someone and still respect and love them.

So, there you have it – my completely unnecessary and shallow post. Love me anyway, will you?

What about you? How’d you spend your weekend?