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I spent too much today--what is going on?

December 9th, 2008 at 03:41 am

I had to make two trips to the grocery store today. I am so mad!!! I seem to have to spend when I do not want to! One daughter needed candy right away...sigh...for school for making gingerbread houses....another daughter I needed to provide snacks and drinks for her basketball team! We also bought her dad nuts for part of his Christmas gift..they were not cheap! Oh I hate to buy needlessly at the grocery store for stuff and more stuff. I just get almost sick in my stomach. Things cost so much.
At times I get overwhelmed....then I just take deeps breathes and relax.

I also had to go to WalMart....I had to take my youngest....what a terrible mistake. Everything appealed to her.
No more stores with kids! Yikes.

On a brighter note...gas is cheaper.....$1.51! That is amazing to me.
Thank goodness. That sure helps. Work is going pretty well. Some staff have to leave early each day since we are not at capacity. I have not been asked to leave early. Mostly the residents assistants are having to leave early. I stay busy in my own little areas.

I got my money from my MM to pay my taxes! I just have to write the check and get to the bank. My broker has it all ready to go when I need it. I hate to take from my long term accounts but that is how it goes. I am sure my taxes will be much higher very soon. I am counting on it.

My one daughter is asking what I want for Christmas....I have a very hard time asking for things. She is almost mad at me because I am not giving her ideas. I finally told her sharp knives for the kitchen as mine are terrible. She said that was dumb. I am way too practical. I hate fluffy stuff for me. I did ask for Horton hears a Who on DVD, I love LOVE that movie!!! I did see a purse today but then I felt terible saying anything. I have always been this way. I just am not good at the game of gifting and asking for gifts. I am odd! I just have such a hard time with it.

Stay frugal everyone. Remember to give where you can to help others. When you give to those in need or who have nothing---your heart grows. It is a wonderful feeling! Enjoy.

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3 Responses to “I spent too much today--what is going on?”

  1. lizajane Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 06:03 am 1228802601
    1228802601

    I like practical gifts, and I used to not want to say what I wanted because it might be too forward. But I've decided it's really doing the other person a favor to give them some ideas, especially if you don't want the fluffy stuff. I asked for pizza pans one year when my stepson wanted to know what to get me. He thought it was a dumb idea too, but got me those and a nice farberware pizza cutter. It was great! I use them a lot.

  2. North Georgia Gal Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 04:47 pm 1228841227
    1228841227

    I like the practical stuff too. I got an electric knife one year from my sister. I had never thought of it, but it has been the best thing ever!

  3. my english castle Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 09:11 pm 1228857060
    1228857060

    New potholders! That's how boring I am. I used to dream of fancy trips and jewelry and now lovely thick new potholders thrill me.

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