Wednesday, November 02, 2005
8 impractical things I did or wanted to do
So...you guys remember how I was trying really hard not to spend all my money, right? Here is a list of the impractical things I did or seriously considered doing today:
1. Returned the towels I wanted but didn't need, intending to get a nice, practical pair of dressy casual shoes (something between sneakers and shiny leather dress shoes). Instead, I bought a pair of HIGH-HEELED BLACK BOOTS that are totally not my style and that I don't need at all and are very awkward to walk in but somehow make me feel attractive so I've decided they're worth it.
2. I thought about getting a second (!) pair of shoes, but I managed to talk myself out of it and bought some $4 notecards instead. Right, like I write notes. Whatever. I'm sure the people I send them to (announcing the birth of my third child, most likely) will appreciate them.
3. I went to Coldstone Creamery--one of my favorite indulgences. And I got a love it size with two mix-ins and refused to feel guilty about it.
4. I almost ordered a gotta have it, but I would have felt guilty about that.
5. I spent $44.06 at Planet Music. In my defense, four of the five CDs were used, and one of them was free, and I like both of the ones I've listened to so far.
6. I could easily have spent several hundred dollars there. Possibly over a thousand, if I'd had the time.
7. I bought a venti stawberries & crème frappucino from the not-quite-Starbucks-but-almost at Barnes & Noble. I had forgotten how sweet they are *sigh*
8. I only avoided any book purchases because I was determined not to spend all of the money I set aside for food between now and Monday when I get paid.
In my own defense, I would like to point out that I did three loads of laundry today and only spent $2 on lunch. $2! And for that I bought two LARGE slices of quite decent cheese pizza at Del Vecchios. And I paid the rent and mailed my student loan check. Yeah, okay, so it doesn't outweigh all my other expenditures, but still, it has to count for something, right?
1. Returned the towels I wanted but didn't need, intending to get a nice, practical pair of dressy casual shoes (something between sneakers and shiny leather dress shoes). Instead, I bought a pair of HIGH-HEELED BLACK BOOTS that are totally not my style and that I don't need at all and are very awkward to walk in but somehow make me feel attractive so I've decided they're worth it.
2. I thought about getting a second (!) pair of shoes, but I managed to talk myself out of it and bought some $4 notecards instead. Right, like I write notes. Whatever. I'm sure the people I send them to (announcing the birth of my third child, most likely) will appreciate them.
3. I went to Coldstone Creamery--one of my favorite indulgences. And I got a love it size with two mix-ins and refused to feel guilty about it.
4. I almost ordered a gotta have it, but I would have felt guilty about that.
5. I spent $44.06 at Planet Music. In my defense, four of the five CDs were used, and one of them was free, and I like both of the ones I've listened to so far.
6. I could easily have spent several hundred dollars there. Possibly over a thousand, if I'd had the time.
7. I bought a venti stawberries & crème frappucino from the not-quite-Starbucks-but-almost at Barnes & Noble. I had forgotten how sweet they are *sigh*
8. I only avoided any book purchases because I was determined not to spend all of the money I set aside for food between now and Monday when I get paid.
In my own defense, I would like to point out that I did three loads of laundry today and only spent $2 on lunch. $2! And for that I bought two LARGE slices of quite decent cheese pizza at Del Vecchios. And I paid the rent and mailed my student loan check. Yeah, okay, so it doesn't outweigh all my other expenditures, but still, it has to count for something, right?
