ya know, first it was the couch. then came a vcr. then a stereo and an actual power tool (the cordless screwdriver). now i got a crockpot. yes! i bought a crockpot. i am domestic. i also bought a slotted spoon and a ladle. yes, i can ladle out yummy goodness that i cook up in my crockpot. of course my feeling of grownupedness was diminished my the gleeful jig i did at the grocery store when i discovered the fiesta mini-corndogs that i love so much were on sale. so, i guess there is always some sort of trade off.