The Chronic Consumer

Ok, I’ve been very good about sticking to a strict budget for the past four months, ever since my husband’s overtime got cut. I’ve retooled the cable bill so we have just a few basic channels, I’ve compared insurance quotes until my eyes glazed over in order to lower our premiums, and I’ve been clipping coupons like a madwoman. Moreover, I haven’t bought anything more expensive than a set of DVDs, and now I find that I’m developing a real urge to splurge! I’m talking spending money above and beyond what my tax refund will be — and not feeling guilty about it.

There are so many luxury items that I would absolutely love to get my grubby little hands on. A new Gucci wallet. A pair of Jimmy Choo’s. A Mont Blanc pen. A Caribbean cruise.

Oooh, I have a feeling I’m going to run up a huge credit card bill very soon!