I admit it. I am perfect at foiling my own plans. Latest poor judgement...purchasing this car. I can manage to convice myself that anything is a good idea. And try to convince others as well, although I don't think they always believe me. I have got the car in the budget and will be able to pay for it. However, in a matter of one day, I managed to destroy the money that I had been saving for 3 months! This is my pattern. Save hard and heavy for a few months and then blow it. Strong determination followed by spending spree followed by immense guilt and remorse. Don't get me wrong, the car is great and with 2 16 year old boys and a 12 year old girl to transport on family outings, it will be nice. The Gas mileage is better than my other car, so that will not be any different. I just wish that I would have slowed down and looked at the bigger picture longer.(I know some of you told me to do that, but once I get in that groove, there is no stopping me!)
My daughter needs shorts for school and a dress for a pageant for band. Now I don't have money to purchase that for her. I could cancel our vacation, but it is our first and I really feel that we need to do that. It won't be long until the kids will be gone and not going on vacation with us. I just need to get back to that position I was with the savings. At least I still have all of the other bills on time and current. None of that has suffered. I guess that is something.
My Own Worst Enemy
April 3rd, 2009 at 03:11 pm
April 3rd, 2009 at 03:13 pm 1238768031
With the journey to self discovery, we make mistakes alon the way. It's your car now, so move forward. The land of regrets is a bad place to be and can thwart your determination. Don't look back. Check out consignment for your daughter's clothes. See if you can reschedule your trip.
April 3rd, 2009 at 06:21 pm 1238779279
And don't beat yourself up. Sounds like you needed a good car with the kids and their activities. Kudos for being able to save as much as you have! Now just start the process again :-)