Not wanting to face the task at hand, I left home for breakfast and stamps. Critical error - I entered the shop across the street. My Christmas resolve for no presents was shattered. Nothing fancy, but "little stuff" to augment my previous decision. After all, 'tis the season.
I figure with the coming new year I will be at least $125 less in each paycheck. That will definitely curtail my tendencies toward "impulse" purchases. But the economy is definitely NOT in recovery and I can see more recessionary times ahead (just ask the CEO of my company - who has dire predictions for next year). That said, one more fling of the debit card across the counter and out the door I went.
To counter balance my largess, I headed for the local resale shop. I need jeans to wear to work. Two pair for a grand total of $6. Whew! I feel much better now. Then off to the grocery to replenish any impacted larder materials.
After a brief respite, my weary legs are ready for the next task. Kitchen cleaning, laundry, and an adult beverage while contemplating the annual "greeting letter" for those without access to Facebook and this blog (oh, who might that been in my sphere of influence).
"Oh, for the good old days when people would stop Christmas shopping when they ran out of money." ~Author Unknown
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