Today's Poll is...

Alright, my parents and I have narrowed down my graduation gift to two things. I thought I'd ask for all your opinions on it. So, tag it up!

Here are the choices:

In this corner, weighing in at less than 2CDs, wearing one of 5 colors, is the iPod (mini or 15GB...doesn't really matter right now).

In the other corner, weighing about the weight of a cell phone, wearing an infinate amount of colors and designs, is the cellphone (brand and minute plan unimportant as of now).

Why the iPod could be more worthwhile: It would allow me to not bring my many CDs to college; it'd all be right there...it's much smaller than a CD walkman...no matter how you turn the iPod, the song won't skip...I could take all my moms CDs with me without burning them onto another disk...all the cool kids have it (that one may not be as important)

Why the cellphone is more worthwhile: Depending on the plan, I could get unlimited minutes or long distance (stay in touch with friends in other states...wink, wink, BGSU) or things like that...I'd be more likely to call people and stay in touch with family...it's really becoming a neccessity (as much as I despise it)...always good in an emergency, or if you need to stay in touch with friends on campus but you don't know where they are.

Why the iPod is NOT worthwhile: It's really not that important...I'll be able to play music without it, just with a lot of CDs

Why the cellphone is NOT worthwhile: The iPod is a one time cost (I won't be buying from the iTunes or any of that...my CDs are fine), while the cellphone will have various charges and minutes fees...every month, i'll have to be paying for it...it's the gift that keeps on charging.

Thank you for your input.

BTW, how did I fail to mention the passing of one of the most beloved Presidents in American history? It was a sad, sad day. The random factoids will not be random this week...they will be about Ronnie.

6/7 = Cubs lost a heartbreaker to the Cardinals, 3-4. Rusch pitched alright, only gave up 2 dingers, but he hit one himself.

Not-so-Random Factoid = Reagan lived longer than any other President. John Adams lived 90 years and 247 days. In 2001, I had a daily countdown on a marker board in my room, until Reagan hit 90 years and 248 days...Oh, it was an exciting day in American history...Only 4 Presidents have ever lived to 90 (Adams, Hoover, Reagan, Ford)...Reagan died at the age of 93 (days unavailable at this time)...Ford is 91...we'll be waiting for more history in 2 years...

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