I thought about this some more: buying the 'necessary' stuff when getting into new sports. Was I rationalising something which cannot be rationalised? Was it really necessary to obtain the complete attire in order to play? Or perhaps the two noble games do not require all these? Some clubs, and a tennis racket - that's all? Am I a sucker?
I hate to generalise (well, not really...), but it seems to me that: a. I am indeed a sucker, and b. I am not the only one. It is tempting to get into the 'need to get equipped' mood. I personally know quite a few gadget people. Stocking up on the gadgets makes getting into a new activity real, brings it home. We can look into the mirror and say: see how serious I am? We are seducing ourself thinking: even though my swing is wobbly, I might at least look good while I wobble. Just look at my curves accentuated by the cute skirt, and how elegant my hand looks in the leather glove, I am so glad I got the blue racket and not the yellow one - it reflects my eyes ... Been there, done that, and will continue.
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