We've all heard the excuses people often use when overspending on material possessions, "It's therapy," "I need something new to make me feel better about xyz," "It's on sale!", "I don't have it in this color", "I don't have anything to wear" and the list goes on. Some people cope with life by pulling out their wallets and buying something to fill the void instead of dealing with the underlying issue. This tactic is more mainstream than you think. I'm sure you probably can think of a time when you've had a bad breakup, bad day at the office, or your kids are driving you insane and bought some immediate gratification. Ever picked up something on the impulsive shopper's aisles positioned right at the checkout counter? So instead of patiently waiting you are still picking up items until the very last second be it gum, US Weekly or that handsanitizer lotion.
This topic is near and dear to me especially now as I am turning 30 in November and trying to plan and PAY for my wedding, two big life events all at the same time. I would love to take a trip overseas or even to the beach for my 30th but I feel guilty because I also want to put the most effort towards getting my wedding in order. I am the 'To Do' list Queen and I like to have everything in order and right as scheduled. This is uber important since I am my own wedding planner and I don't have the money to pay and delegate these responsibilties out to another party. Everyone I know who has turned 30 has done something grand in their own way. I never thought of 30 as some huge milestone really so it's just another birthday to me. I suppose this is because the biggest milestone for me to date has been being engaged and planning this wedding. Wedding trumps 30th bday lol
Also since my trip to New York, it has been expressed to me by family members that I need to return more often. Over the past couple of years I have neglected to go home for various reasons and now even moreso that decision weighs heavily. Plus not only am I turning 30 my dear friend Mini and TO are as well and all within the same timeframe. Both of them will be celebrating in NYC this year so I have to decide whether I will travel to celebrate with them or forego the festivities and have a simple celebration of my own for my b-day here. Decisions Decisions.......
I tell you what, I need to win the lottery!
That is all ;0)
