Lost part 8: luxury and convenience

In season two of Lost we are introduced to a whole new cast of characters. These folks were in the tail section of the plane and crashed on the opposite end of the island from our main settlers. In practical terms these "tailies" had it much worse then the majority of the cast in lost who were in the center of the plane. The tail section of the plane landed in the ocean near the water so the survivors from this section didn't have access to the material form the plane to build shelters, start fires, keep themselves clean and healthy. They didn't have a doctor to treat wounds or a hunter to get them fresh meat.

In practical term I think that the main cast had it pretty tough living on the island but when compared to the tailies they living a dream life. It makes me think about everything we have in life and take for granted. We talk about luxuries like they were necessities. I always say I couldn't live without a computer/internet access... but I think I could. In fact I could live without allot of things that I enjoy on a daily basis. Yet I don't think I live an excessive life. Some people would look at my life and call me frugal and wasteful. Others would call me excessive and outlandish. In an age of conspicuous consumption it is hard to draw a line.

I am grateful for all excesses I enjoy in my life.