I didn't quite spend $40, but I spent a good deal on a PEN this year for school. Being in chemistry, or any science, you're never allowed to use pencil so I had to jump out of that realm.
Worthy investment that deserves a toast //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/toast.gif.bc0657bf54b9ee653b6438524461341e.gif
Just remember to buy erasers. I hate penciles for that aspect alone, but it seems as though you're on top of the game //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif