Wednesday, February 24, 2010
I wanted to spend money but just couldn't do it
Okay, let's be clear. I can spend money. There's never been any question. But I was on vacation from work for a few days--just taking care of home stuff, practicing some hobbies, and overall refreshing the spirit.
I had a couple of ideas of things I would do during this time. I wanted to get a cupcake from the little shop down the block. I wanted to sit outside and read a book at the coffee shop I adore. I wanted to get takeout from this newish vegan restaurant.
I bought the cupcake and after eating it, realized that I don't do this more often because I just don't eat sugar any more... and this has way too much sugar for me. As in, I felt dizzy. Instead of reading my book at the coffee shop over a coffee and sandwich, I read it on my patio with a glass of wine. And despite considering the vegan restaurant several times, I just couldn't justify spending $15 on takeout. My fridge and pantry are stocked--with lots of food that I really like.
So instead of spending money frivolously, I feel like I saved. Which is why I instead bought:
I had a couple of ideas of things I would do during this time. I wanted to get a cupcake from the little shop down the block. I wanted to sit outside and read a book at the coffee shop I adore. I wanted to get takeout from this newish vegan restaurant.
I bought the cupcake and after eating it, realized that I don't do this more often because I just don't eat sugar any more... and this has way too much sugar for me. As in, I felt dizzy. Instead of reading my book at the coffee shop over a coffee and sandwich, I read it on my patio with a glass of wine. And despite considering the vegan restaurant several times, I just couldn't justify spending $15 on takeout. My fridge and pantry are stocked--with lots of food that I really like.
So instead of spending money frivolously, I feel like I saved. Which is why I instead bought:
- A bereavement card for some friends who lost their pet. $5
- A bottle of Tanqueray (great sale!!). $16.45
- Pet grass seed. $20.26
// posted by Rossie @ 3:49 PM 
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