My Xmas Presents to myself

I know that it is a bit late to be mentioning this. But I'm home sick today and I keep thinking of things I want write about. One tradition I have created for myself over the years is my annual Christmas present to myself. I allow myself to buy one thing (or maybe two things) that I really, really want, but don't need.

This Christmas I bought myself a $185 (USD) dollar flashlight. To be specific, I bought myself the Surefire A2 Aviator. This is not your father's flashlight. A lot of people have asked me "What?!? What is so fantastic about that flashlight that makes it worth $185?". Well, it is simply the best flashlight in the planet. I am deeply impressed with it. To be honest with you. Once you use it, you will find it difficult to go back to anything else.

The amount of light that pours out of this little things is freaky. It is like having your own police-car style spot light in your hand. Plus it is small, rugged, and well built.

OK... I feel guilty about spending so much for a flash light. But man, what a flashlight. In the big picture, it is not that bad. I rarely drink. I don't smoke. Most men my age will think nothing of blowing $250 a weekend or month on beer and junk food. At least I will have something for show for my money other than a beergut.