Confession thread: Did you do something un-frugal today?

beren · 01-22-2008, 11:42 PM

I really like the Did you do something frugal today thread.

Unfortunately, sometimes I'm just as likely to do something "un-frugal."

Instead of walking around with all this guilt, maybe I'll feel better if I share it with everyone here. The un-frugal thing I did today: For no reason whatsoever, I spent nearly $20 on lunch today, just for myself. I was feeling a bit down and wanted to treat myself. One thing lead to another and I racked up a $20 bill.

Did anyone else do something un-frugal today? Share and make me feel better!

imagine girl · 01-22-2008, 11:52 PM

It is ok to treat yourself once in a while.

I didn't do anything bad today. But over the weekend I did splurge on some flowers at the farmer's market. Sometimes a girl just needs some flowers!

rstlne · 01-23-2008, 08:23 AM

I went to Burger King last night. The only frugal part about it was I used a coupon, but otherwise, I could've just as easily stayed home and cooked something simple.

kav122 · 01-23-2008, 09:21 AM

yes, it is my son's first birthday today and instead of buying regular ice cream, I bought super expensive coconut icecream from a specialty shop

flibberty jibbit · 01-23-2008, 10:02 AM

I'm craving restaurant food. And I don't mean expensive, I mean pure carb-filled, preservative-filled mostly junk.

Course... now that I state it that way, it's not nearly as appealing. Hrm, there may be a trick in there!

beren · 01-23-2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kav122

yes, it is my son's first birthday today and instead of buying regular ice cream, I bought super expensive coconut icecream from a specialty shop

Well.... I think we can make a frugality exception in this case. You're only 1 once.

kav122 · 01-23-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beren

Well.... I think we can make a frugality exception in this case. You're only 1 once.

yeah, that was my logic!

1littlething · 01-23-2008, 01:12 PM

I bought prepacked snack cakes today. I was feeling tired and needed a quick sugar rush. And they were heart shaped, and pink, and I just couldn't say no.

boba1212 · 01-23-2008, 03:08 PM

Lately, I've been forgoing my lunchtime walk and driving to buy lunch. The worst part is some of the places ARE within walking distance =(

beren · 01-24-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1littlething

And they were heart shaped, and pink, and I just couldn't say no.

Personally, I have absolutely zero defense against dinosaur-shaped snacks of any kind. So I can totally sympathize with that.

01-22-2008, 11:42 PM	#1
beren Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (17)	Confession thread: Did you do something un-frugal today? I really like the Did you do something frugal today thread. Unfortunately, sometimes I'm just as likely to do something "un-frugal." Instead of walking around with all this guilt, maybe I'll feel better if I share it with everyone here. The un-frugal thing I did today: For no reason whatsoever, I spent nearly $20 on lunch today, just for myself. I was feeling a bit down and wanted to treat myself. One thing lead to another and I racked up a $20 bill. Did anyone else do something un-frugal today? Share and make me feel better!

01-23-2008, 10:02 AM	#5
flibberty jibbit Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (11)	I'm craving restaurant food. And I don't mean expensive, I mean pure carb-filled, preservative-filled mostly junk. Course... now that I state it that way, it's not nearly as appealing. Hrm, there may be a trick in there! __________________ "What I dream of is an art of balance." --Henri Matisse

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