Running Behind and Playing Catchup

Spring is here, the days are longer, and yet it feels like I have less time.  Not sure how all that works out, but there you go.

It's been a hectic few weeks.  We took a spur-of-the-moment vacation to Minnesota, where I spent money uninhibitedly.  Tax-free clothes shopping, new furniture from Ikea.  I've come home with a good chunk less in my savings account, but a new wardrobe, a new dining room table, and, of course, more relaxed after a few days away.

There's no particular reason that the blogs stopped for a while.  It's not a lack of things to talk about (if you know me you know I always have Something to talk about), although I have several posts I would like to write that aren't fully formed yet. I'm ruminating on them. .  and somehow one day turned into another and another.  

Hopefully this week with have me back on the wagon and posting away. :)

I've purchased a lot of "pickles" in the past few weeks.  Clothes, for one.  Books, for another.  Even my grocery bill was much higher than normal as I transitioned from "winter" foods in the pantry to "summer" foods.

Surprisingly, though, and perhaps for the first time in six or seven years, I don't feel guilty about my purchases.  I know I have the cash to pay for them (Ok, they went on the credit card, first, for the 2% cash back, and then I pay the credit card next week.).... but I have bought items, in cash, before and still felt guilty.

I can't say I needed them.  I don't really "need" any more books.  At 32 years old I still have clothing from high school, so you might argue I needed new clothes, but I certainly wouldn't be naked without the purchases.

I just feel like, I had a right to these purchases.  As simple as that. 

It hasn't been that simple in a long time. . . . it's a feeling I hope will continue.

(Not that I will be buying anything else in the near future!)