Capitalism Update and Film to see

It turns out i'm only a grinch with a small 'g'. I put up the Nintendo Wii on ebay and a guy from Kitchener emailed me with an offer of what I paid plus $100.00. I think I could have got more if I left it up, but he really wanted to get for his kids and 'had almost given up'. We made the deal and I have $100.00 more dollars to my name. Not too shabby.

With some of the money, I took Julie out on a date. We went to see the film 'Blood Diamond'. This is probably the best film I have seen in recent memory. It has everything you want in a great film: action, acting, good plot (although a big goofy at times, just like any hollywood movie), and a wider purpose. Seriously, GO SEE THIS FILM!

Adventures in Capitalism

Today I was at Futureshop returning a gift Julie and bought our sister-in-law which she had already received. I was at the customer service desk and looked to the left as some commotion was stirring. Several middle aged parenty looking folks were gauking at pile of about six brand New Nintendo Wiis which the store had just received from their supplier. I quickly jumped in the line, as I heard that these things were selling for well over twice the retail price. I got the second to last one. The lady behind me was angry with me, as I told her my intention was to post it on Ebay to make a profit. "How could you do such a thing? So many parents are waiting in so many lineups waiting to buy their children this." I smiled, as I thought of the oodles of cash that would soon be flowing into my coffers.

Check out my ebay listing here. Happy Bidding!

Great Post

Well, I've hit a wall of sorts with this blog. I find myself having tons of ideas, but they take time, time that I can't squeeze in. I was chatting with a friend today (Michael, link to his blog on the right, at which you will see a photo of a manequin of Pavoratti) who concurred with the lack of blog inspiration happening right now.

Anyway, one topic I have really wanted to talk about was Social Justice. Julie and I are trying to be much more conscentious of the world market and how we as consumers in the west impact lives in the third world. We have given up Wal-Mart, have gone all free trade coffee, are trying to get educated in the world of textiles, slave labour and the backward world markets.

As a Christian, this really hits home, as I feel we are not only called to love other North Americans, but all those around the world, and our actions (ie, the things we buy) make a major impact on the people of earth. One of the greatest bloggers I know of is Nathan Colquhoun, and he has a post called How Do we Change this Horrible System regarding poverty. This is a great post.

He blogs a lot, so it might be a few posts down.

READ IT! Comment over there or here or wherever if it floats your boat.