Are you the type of person that makes wishlists? I definitely am. I have extensive wishlists for all sorts of things like fashion goodies, house stuff, restaurants to try… that’s what I do when I don’t have money. I dream on paper. But sometimes, when I do eventually get money to spend, I second guess all of my wishlist stuff and end up not buying anything.
That’s where I’m at right now. I’m actually trying to convince myself to buy some stuff. But I just keep putting off buying. I mean, I even put off purchasing light bulbs for my lamps, leaving only 1 of 4 lamps with working bulbs. Don’t worry, I eventually bought them. After I searched in multiple stores and online for the cheapest ones. But I really should get at least a few things, like those plush towels (cozy!!) and a room divider to make a little secluded litter box area. But what color towels? There are so many to choose from! And can I really get away with this printed room divider in such a small space? Or should I get a plain one? One with borders? See? I’m losing it. I just don’t want to waste money now that I have a little of it!
Maybe my lack of sleep is contributing to my craziness. My sleep pattern is very off from those night shifts. Additionally, the last two days have been busy. We admitted 9 super sick patients to the ICU on our call day yesterday. We had a nice variety of social statuses, from famous celebrity parents to fugitives from jail. At least that made it interesting.
Alright, I swear I’ll get to answering comments one day. Disqus is actually pretty hard for me to use on my phone. I’ve tried to reply to people multiple times and it clears my responses for some reason. Maybe I’m doing something wrong or only half paying attention. Oh well. I’ll have a day off on the 15th. I’ll do it then. Can’t wait!! Hope you’re having a good week!!
Yes, it is a good thing to have money in your bank account. Savor it. There will always be something to spend it on. Nothing wrong with living below your means so long you can function okay with 1/4 light bulbs! 🙂 Probably when you have a little more saved up, you might feel better about treating yourself. Good luck, and take care of yourself!
Ahh, the paradox of choice. I’m usually pretty good about following my gut with what I want, but my DH on the other hand, overthinks everything. So I often have to listen to him weigh the pros and cons, lol. It doesn’t help that we’re lazy when it comes to replacing items too, so your lightbulb story gave me a chuckle. I have a 3-light floor lamp and only need to use 1, so yep, I only put 1 lightbulb in there.
I have a wish list on places I want to eat…Chicago has soo many and I just want to go to them all…but eating out can get $$$. So I do it mostly in the summer then stay in the winter…hahah balances my wasting (I mean spending) of money.
On picking out what to spend on…make sure you LOVE IT & will get good use of it.
p.s. I totally get the craziness of not sleeping….I think I spoiled myself with so much sleep before baby that now I just am crazy and can’t function half the time hahaha
I started a wishlist on Pinterest earlier this year in an effort to curb spending. It kinda backfired when the summer sales started and I played fairy godmother to myself and fullfilled them all!
As for food wishlist, it’s Restaurant Week next week. Good way to eat out without spending a fortune!
Hello Amber! Love the outfit, especially the combination of gold and black, can’t wait to try it myself and pair it up with my brand new pair of black peep toes I got from Alonai.
Lol! at the 1/4 lights! I can relate because I have gone through spells of “I spent too much, I am not spending another dime!”
The latte color for the towels is a nice neutral.
Love the golds and blacks in this outfit! Especially loving the necklace.
Yes, it is a good thing to have money in your bank account. Savor it. There will always be something to spend it on. Nothing wrong with living below your means so long you can function okay with 1/4 light bulbs! 🙂 Probably when you have a little more saved up, you might feel better about treating yourself. Good luck, and take care of yourself!
So funny about the light bulbs! And I’ve always wanted a room divider…I love the one with the border! You look so pretty in this dress 🙂
Ahh, the paradox of choice. I’m usually pretty good about following my gut with what I want, but my DH on the other hand, overthinks everything. So I often have to listen to him weigh the pros and cons, lol. It doesn’t help that we’re lazy when it comes to replacing items too, so your lightbulb story gave me a chuckle. I have a 3-light floor lamp and only need to use 1, so yep, I only put 1 lightbulb in there.
I have a wish list on places I want to eat…Chicago has soo many and I just want to go to them all…but eating out can get $$$. So I do it mostly in the summer then stay in the winter…hahah balances my wasting (I mean spending) of money.
On picking out what to spend on…make sure you LOVE IT & will get good use of it.
p.s. I totally get the craziness of not sleeping….I think I spoiled myself with so much sleep before baby that now I just am crazy and can’t function half the time hahaha
I started a wishlist on Pinterest earlier this year in an effort to curb spending. It kinda backfired when the summer sales started and I played fairy godmother to myself and fullfilled them all!
As for food wishlist, it’s Restaurant Week next week. Good way to eat out without spending a fortune!
Grace
Hello Amber! Love the outfit, especially the combination of gold and black, can’t wait to try it myself and pair it up with my brand new pair of black peep toes I got from Alonai.