Well, since being unemployed, I've sorta created a list in my head of things that I won't let myself buy until I have a new job. Believe me, creating this list and not buying them immediately is one of the biggest motivating factors for my job search. Cuz I want them bad! So here's a small list that gets added to constantly:

1) Buffy's Fourth Season. I already have the first three and I really loved the 4th season, so not having it is driving me nuts.
2) Charlie's Angels' complete first season. Need I say more?
3) Simpsons' third season comes out next month. Must have job by then so I can buy it. Must.
4) Isle of Lesbos movie and CD special offer. Must have. Years ago, a late night movie seen with friends Woodja and Elizabeth during the Washington, DC Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, created a need for finding this little, tiny movie. Years have passed and no luck in finding. Until now. And I won't let myself buy it until I'm employed. Ugh.
5) Annie Lennox 'Bare'. I've waited ten years for her next solo album of new material and now I won't let myself buy it. This is probably the biggest reason I'm looking for a job right now. I'm so lonely without Annie.
6) Linkin Park's 'Meteora'. I loved the first album. I'm dying to have the second one.
7) 8 Women. One of the main reasons I got a DVD player in the first place.
8) Aliens. I didn't realize it was even out on DVD. Now I know and I want it badly. (Or will there be a special new version soon?
9) Several movies I have on VHS, but not on DVD yet: Mulan, Emperor's New Groove, What's Up Doc?, Addams Family Values, etc.
10) Whole new wardrobe. Jessie, Chris, and others with taste will help me pick out. Fun for the whole family. Coming soon.
11) That trip to Mexico for immersion is still in my head, but trying to stay around right now in case something comes up. Unsure what to do about that.

So there you have it, my current list of necessities that I won't let myself buy until employment happens. It hurts most when I think about it. I smile, but the crying is on the inside.