I've been thinking alot about money lately, as most people do I'm sure, but this time I've REALLY been thinking about it. During the past few weeks I've been extra careful how I spend my money, I've taken inventory of my wardrobe and my accessories, especially my shoes, and if I've gotten the itch to treat myself I am super selective if I buy something new or I go to a thrift store. Even then, when things cost $5 at most I'm still constantly thinking "do I need this" "What will this match that I already have?"
I pay rent, keep gas in my car, fix my car, buy my special groceries since I'm a vegetarian & my family they are not, pay for guitar lessons & my own books at school. I think it was fun when I could spend my extra cash on clothes etc, but now that I'm older it gives me a sense of confidence that I'm able to pay for all these things just mentioned and once in a while treat myself.
I can also see the difference in people in my life who don't pay for as much as I do versus the ones that do. I believe this is a normal part of growing up but it's pretty surreal to be noticing these things- I don't even try, I feel like my parents! I always want to say things such as "I thought you didn't have money" as someone drops a lot of money on something (by a lot I mean a few hundred) but complains over the cost of a $2 coffee.
Things I want to treat myself to now are gallery memberships, books & antiques, supplies for my art and really unique clothing, things I wouldn't normally find & that I will keep for years. These are the same things my Ma & Grandma treat themselves to!
I do believe I'm growing up.
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