This last weekend I was supposed to put a major dent in my bank account to do some much needed fall shopping. I had planned this trip to coincide with Linds' visit to the Windy City. Seeing as how she had to stay and take care of business, I decided to play with the WC friends instead and didn't do any shopping whatsoever! My problem now is that it is fall and I don't have any fall clothing to wear, or at least nothing in the awesome rich colors and plaids dominating the windows here on State Street. On Saturday I decided I could finally delve into the stash of awesome fabrics I have in my possession and finally do some sewing, which I haven't felt like doing since the BMan costume explosion. It would significantly reduce the amount of fabric storage in my apartment (bonus), it would save me tons of money (bigger bonus) and I could stretch a few design muscles (not such a big bonus, but still worthy).
Only now it's Monday, I'm in a blah mood and my materialistic other half is trying to back stab me and it wants to spend my money! I thought I had thoroughly convinced myself that saving the money was a good thing to do, because it meant that I could buy myself a new laptop before the end of the year, but apparently I'm trying to self-sabotage my own bank account.
I think sometimes I have dual-personalities; and one of those personalities is a reckless, materialistic, spender and the other is a miser! Are there specific therapists to deal with this sort of personality disorder? If not, will somebody help talk my materialistic side off the ledge?
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Poverty and asshat ex-husband's cure it for me, but I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.
Welcome to adulthood where shopping sprees tempt around every corner. I say, every once in a while, they're not such a bad thing.
Step away from the ledge, and slowly put your checkbook down....
WHOA! The credit card too lady, I saw you sneak it in your back pocket!
Now, think about how nice your fingers will feel tapping the keys of a brand new computer....
What is that smell?
New electronics?
Speed?
Sleekness?
A new laptop will go with every outfit you own....
Sew baby, sew!
Oh boy. I shouldn't even comment because while I am reading your post I am thinking, if you have the extra money go for it sister! Shit you work hard and deserve to look good as long as you are not going in debt to do it!
But I'm a bad friend like that. Buyers remorse is the worst so if you are going to have that then steer clear!
Dude, this sounds exactly what I think about myself! The two-sides and all. Except....I suck at sewing and have no wicked "designer" in me. I still haven't made one wearable item of clothing OR figured out how to save money sewing my own clothes.
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