Taxes

So tonight I had the glory of doing my taxes for the first time on my own. Although originally I wanted to do them using just plain 'ol paper and pencil, I decided to use some software since I had some unusual circumstances this year including moving with partial residency and switching financial investment firms and funds. It turned out to be incredibly easy like I had pictured, I just hope I did everything correct. I checked everything twice and it appears so, and I have logical alibis if they count for anything. I was able to get some pretty hefty refunds back this year. Thanks to claiming capitol losses, tuition assistance, student loan deductions, being taxed like I was in a higher tax bracket, and not receiving a stimulus check. I'm extremely satisfied with my returns, which tells me I should make some changes to my W2. I should up my exemptions to be a little more even. I don't want to end up like California, plus I could be making interest on that money. Now I just need to wait for my check.

I've also come to the realization that I am not just a player of video games...I collect video games. It is now my hobby and my collection. I find rare games at good prices and I buy them like a collector does, even though I'd like to play them, I know that deep down the chances of me getting to them are very slim. I can say this since over the past month I bought several new games and preordered others. Most of them have been relatively cheap and a bargain, but the fact still remains. Having a job is just not helping me and is actually having me buy more than I probably otherwise would. I suppose it's ok though. I look at all of these companies closing down and the lack of some good PS3 titles coming forward since it is the smallest console, I think that it is probably a good thing I am buying a bunch of ps2 games for example. I suppose this is just some crappy excuse for me to make my purchases.