hung over

December 19, 2008

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.

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  1. I guess there is always next year. Being that they got such expensive christmas gifts you can always be more frugal for their birthdays.

    Comment by tiredofbeingbroke — December 19, 2008 @ 10:45 am

  2. Live a little. I thought you meant actually “hung over.”

    LOL!

    Comment by S23 — December 19, 2008 @ 11:22 am

  3. Well, yes, you should have. You didn’t. So listen to Mr. Ant and get on with your life since obsessing about it now will only spoil your pleasure at giving the gifts. Next year, you’ll do it differently. Make plans for that now. And enjoy the holidays.

    Comment by Grace — December 19, 2008 @ 3:03 pm

  4. you’re human

    Comment by Moneymonk — December 19, 2008 @ 4:59 pm

  5. Once they open their presents you’ll remember why you did it. And for next year plan a little bigger budget since this seems to be important to you.

    Definitely - Next year, there must be a realistic budget!

    Comment by Amber C — December 20, 2008 @ 9:18 pm

  6. Don’t feel guilty! I did the same thing myself. I’m putting myself on a spending freeze starting today. No major buys until June of 2009 :) You’re doing great though! Have a terrific New Year and thanks for Blogging :)

    Comment by Kellie — December 26, 2008 @ 12:20 pm

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