I am quite the thrifty, frugal, and saving-obsessed girl, but I always need to remind myself that I need to have fun and enjoy myself sometimes too. Okay so usually it is my fiancé, Scott, that tells me this, but I agree regardless of where it comes from. The funny thing about Scott and I is that we are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to money; I'm the saver, and he is the spender...luckily we balance each other out quite nicely. When he is being a complete spendosaurus or I'm being a tighter than tightwad, we know how to ease the other person back into reality. I really like this about us. As much as I would love if he found it fun to see how much money he could save each month, like me, I am happier that he reminds me to live and do and, yes, occasionally buy. Honestly, what do I work my butt off so much for if I can't enjoy myself once in a while?!
Now this brings me to something so exciting....and a little sickening (but I'm trying to forget that part). I just got a brand new, totally gorgeous, totally unlike me.....COACH BAG! I know I know, but let me explain...So, I have been dying to get a purse that is of really good quality (unlike the usual junk I buy that looks terrible or falls apart in a month). I have been saying I would splurge for years, but every time that I attempt to buy one, I chicken out and decide to save the money instead. So, my mom (another Scott in my life) said she would help me get a bag this year for my birthday. I got excited and shopped around and found it. I am by no means a fancy or showy person, but when I went into Coach just for a laugh, I saw it. This bag was amazing: awesome color, great style, perfect size...After a few months of hemming and hawing (yes it took me months) I finally broke down and bought the beautiful thing (again, with mommy's help - just know that I would not have it if she didn't pay for well more than half!). Of course once I ordered it, I immediately felt ill and wanted to return it. I usually do this and take all purchases back...try to trick the system...sick I know. Anyway, Scott convinced me to wait. When it finally came yesterday, I knew that i couldn't be away from her. So, I still feel a little sick over it, but I NEVER splurge, and this splurge will last forever! As Scott says, "You get what you pay for!". Yay for me.
The moral of the story is that I need to save, save, save, but I can't forget to live, live, live too.
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