I am such a brat.

I have concluded that Resolution Number Six does not apply if uncle is the one supplying the money for the items I don't need. Case in point.

I left my iPod on a chair in the living room of Comic House.

I left my iPod.

Since this moment I have been an empty husk, a shadow of my former self. Food has no flavor, tea no bouquet, the sheets feel like burlap on my skin. All days are cloudy. I had no idea until the moment I got on the shuttle and realised I have left all my music behind just what a shallow and dependent person I am.

But there it is. I am someone who listens to music at all times, and my Sony Stereo System just isn't portable. Also, the left speaker on my laptop just went out, and I am debating whether or not I should get it repaired while I am here. (In light of tonight's events, I have concluded I should wait a week before asking for the funds to do so.)

Tonight, I had an epiphany: I shall ask for an iPod Shuffle! It will hold enough music to tide me over, and I could probably convince Unc to fork over the money. Dollar signs in my eyes, I amble over to unsuspecting Unc, watching TV.

"Hey Uuuuunc?"
"Yeah?"
"I have an idea."
"Yeah?"
"You know how I've been having trouble sleeping?"
"Yeah."
"Well, I think I figured out why. I've fallen asleep listening to an iPod for the past four years, and now I don't have one."
"Yeah..."
"So, can I get an iPod Shuffle? They're like seventy bucks."
"I don't care."

There is a loaded pause. I smile at him in what I hope desperately was a winsome fashion.

"You're asking me for money, aren't you."
"Yep!" :D
"...When do you want it by?"
"I was planning on ordering it online tonight."
"Credit card?"
"Sure!"

[Girlfriend] begins to laugh. Unc looks at her, looks at me, frowns, and says:
"Fine, I'll go get it."

"Thank you!" I follow him, smiling charmingly, as flowers bloom and birds twitter in my wake.

So, I am now waiting for it to be delivered. I am the proud new owner of a (Product)RED iPod Shuffle, with the phrase "I love my rich uncle" lovingly engraved upon the back.

I figured buying one that supports a charity was only fitting, since I am a useless brat.