The Chronic Consumer

Ugh, this has been a week to forget, and we’re only halfway through it so far! I’ve had major problems at my outside-the-home job, haven’t been motivated to keep up with my freelancing/blogging tasks and have just generally been in a funk. The funny thing is, the problems I’ve been dealing with aren’t even mine to begin with. I somehow got caught in the middle and am now paying the price.

I tell you, one of those all-inclusive Caribbean cruises would be perfect right about now. I really need to get away, recharge my batteries, and forget about all my problems for a week or two. That would be even better than a $1,000 shopping spree at my favorite store!

Here’s hoping that things pick up after the holiday weekend!

With the 4th of July just two days away, I’ve been thinking about what we’re going to do to celebrate. I used to go to the Taste all the time on the 3rd to catch the fireworks show by the lake, but haven’t been there in years because of the crowds, heat, and filth.

The 4th usually means local celebrations, either here at home or at nearby friends’ places. Those parties typically involve barbecues, beer, and firecrackers (not exactly a safe combination!).

But for the first time in recent memory, I think we’re just going to stay home and not do anything special. With gas prices being what they are, I don’t really feel like driving all the way to Indiana to buy firecrackers, and our house is in no condition to receive guests. I don’t want to go anywhere because I’ve been working a lot lately and just want to relax at home.

So, I might just grab a bunch of sparklers and a box of Fun Snaps (those little white things that pop when you throw them on the ground) from 7-11 for my boy and leave it at that. Low key, low expense, low stress… sounds great!