hung over
I spent too much. My savings goal for the month is shot. I wanted to just get presents for my mom, dad, mister, and grandma. But I wanted to give things they’d really appreciate and get something out of, and busy listening to Mister Ant and Mama Ant, instead of my inner miser, I didn’t cheap out on them, although I could have. I got people what they asked for instead of just thinking of something on my own. I just sat down and did the math last night. I’ve spent over $100 on each of my recipients. Shame on me. I didn’t set a budget or anything. And too much of the money I should be saving will be spent on ensuring that I enter 2009 with no credit card debt. Darn it. Mister Ant told me to get over the guilt, think about how happy I’ll be when I give my gifts, and take solace in the fact that all my bills are paid. But I still feel like I should have done a better job of controlling my spending.
