Well, I've decided not to get a serval. I don't want to bring one into a household where one of the members is so unsympathetic and just plain ignorant about how awesome they are.
To fill the serval-shaped hole in my heart today, I bought quality art supplies, a badass little tent for an upcoming camping trip, and a snazzy tote bag that's on sale.
I have to say, felt a little weird about spending so much money on an afternoon when every news outlet in the country is screaming about bailout and collapse, but I desperately needed a new bag. I've had my current one for about seven years, well past its useful lifespan. Also I figure the tent will come in handy if things get really bad.