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I finally — after years of searching — have a goal

January 10, 2007

After spending two nights in the luxurious King-size bed of a four-star hotel, a good meal, and way too much red wine…

I’ve finally found something I could really devote myself to attaining.

Almost a goal — which is something I’ve normally avoided — in fact, that I can aim for in the future.

Yes, I’m talking about purchasing the world’s most expensive and comfortable bed.

But, according to Forbes magazine, top home furnishings don’t come cheap:

In compiling our list of the most expensive household goods, we looked for items that are common to most American homes–everyone has a bed, and we hope you own a vacuum cleaner. Then we sought out the priciest versions, which smack of Dennis Kozlowski-style spending. The public was aghast when it was revealed that the former Tyco chief executive had coughed up $6,000 for a shower curtain and more than twice that for an umbrella stand.

But we found that there are buyers who will shell out $15,000 for a mattress, more than $3,000 for a baby’s crib and upwards of $400 for a single bath towel. And if one is buying a $10 million house, a pair $350,000 speakers doesn’t seem quite so extravagant anymore.

If I truly want a good night’s sleep, I’m obviously going to have to start making some money. Otherwise, I’m doomed to a life of constant fatigue due to night after night of unsatisying slumber on a crappy Queen size piece of shit.