New computer

[kandrathe]

I'm so mad right now I came here to vent! I went to the dentist (first time in around 15 years), and apparently I need some work done - 4-fillings on my right, and left side, complete cleaning, some antibiotic that goes between the tooth and gums in several spots, and something else... In total, the procedure will cost around $5k, however with insurance, lucky me it only costs $1400.... which was almost exactly what i was going to pay for my computer! Why can't I just get a new computer?!? This is the SECOND time I posted I wanted to get a new computer on these forums, figured out what I needed, then real-life got in the way. Why can't I get ahead?!? Now I have to wait another 3 months for my next bonus check... <sigh>

That reminds me... I need to call and argue with my dental insurance company about their refusal to pay for two "inspections" in the same month... It seems that every time an actual dentist looks in your mouth, they expect to get paid for it. I went in for an emergency Crown reseating (it came loose after 10 years -- eating Swedish fish mind you), and then coincidentally, two weeks later it was time for my cleaning and *real* dental inspection. It frosts me a bit, as I've diligently paid that same insurance company for my entire adult life and beyond checkups, I've maybe cost them a bit less than $2000 in additional dental work (mostly getting my Wisdom teeth pulled). They get about $300 per year from me, and I consume about 1/3 of that in a normal year. I figure they should still be about $5000 ahead in lifetime earnings on me.

But, I hear you. There always seems to be some emergency that puts our wants behind our needs. I'm happy I'm still chewing on slightly beat up originals, less the normal replacements during childhood. Although, the child rearing years are taking their toll with the availability of sweets around the house now. I'm one who exhibits willpower in not having the temptations available.

Now, where are those peeps?