Today I made an intense decision.
I made the choice NOT to buy a polka-dotted monogrammed handbag. or duffel bag. or utility tote. or on the go organizer.
This, for me, is epic. HUGE. Life altering.
As I was sitting there, order form in hand, I thought about all the cute things I could buy. And then I thought about the home that I hope to own within the next year. Now, I'm not sure exactly where that home will be. I'm not sure exactly what it will look like or even who will be living there with me. But I know that I will find it and it will be absolutely fabulous.
Now I know that NOT buying a purse doesn't add up to a new home- but it does show a significant change in my thought processes. See, I can own a new bag TODAY and save for a home/apartment/car etc. TOMORROW. Not today. Today I acted like a grown up. AND IT WAS AWESOME.
Now, I'm sure I will have a relapse (or several) before mortgage time comes. However, today I saved anywhere between $10-$68 (depending on the bag I was lusting after) and tucked it away for my future. I mean, let's go down the checklist.
Savings Account for Moving- Check
Switching to decaf soda at night so I can sleep- Check
Credit Card WITHOUT astronomical balance- Check
Retirement Fund- check
Gym Membership/Eating Sensibly- Check
Prescription taken daily- Check
Buying Generic Salad Dressing to save 10 cents- Check
9:30-10:30 weeknight bedtime- Check
Now that I look at the list I realize I might have skipped grown up and gone straight to old lady.
BUT I don't sit on a pillow to see over the dash of the car OR have multiple cats --maybe it's not too late for me.
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OMG I can write a comment! I think the degree of epicness of this post is best illustrated by the degree of my utter shock that you didn't buy a bag with pokadots. I'm also kind of wondering if there's an imposter or a case of the body snatchers.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited I can comment too!
ReplyDelete1 - Sean and I realized we're old folks when we went on a hot date to Applebee's, where we both ordered our regular meals and were super excited to pay with a gift card. Soon enough we're going to be regulars at the Country Kitchen. Maybe we'll see you there!
2 - I resent the multiple cats statement, especially since I am about to make a whole blog post of nothing but cat pictures.
I'm proud of you little lady!