LakeTravis
Recycles dryer sheets
OBGYN, it just dawned on me that last month I decided I had saved enough for retirement, could retire at the time, but also decided there was no reason for me to give up such a large paycheck each month if they were still willing to pay me. So I figured that starting the new year, I'd cease my fanatical savings rate of 80% and start spending some of that monthly income.
Well, I'll be damned. Here it is the 15th of the month and not only did I not do that, I completely forgot about my plan until now. Looking back over the last couple of weeks I've spent a grand total of $143 and saved thousands.
Back to my old habits.
My point is, I don't think there is much we can do about the way we are wired. So don't beat yourself up over it or let my and others attempts at humor bother you, and just keep doing what you've been doing since that is apparently the most natural for you.
I do like the kid idea, though. Can't think of a better way to focus all of those "need to do something for somebody" feelings than on one individual who will benefit their entire life.
Have you ever had children?
Well, I'll be damned. Here it is the 15th of the month and not only did I not do that, I completely forgot about my plan until now. Looking back over the last couple of weeks I've spent a grand total of $143 and saved thousands.
Back to my old habits.
My point is, I don't think there is much we can do about the way we are wired. So don't beat yourself up over it or let my and others attempts at humor bother you, and just keep doing what you've been doing since that is apparently the most natural for you.
I do like the kid idea, though. Can't think of a better way to focus all of those "need to do something for somebody" feelings than on one individual who will benefit their entire life.
Have you ever had children?
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