Day 47: How Two Beers Nearly Cost Us $200

Yesterday presented many opportunities to fall off the non-consumerism wagon.

 

We simply ask "what's true to do?"

Due to the uncertainty of the day, we packed an extra set of clothes so we could attend a friends child's funeral without constraints. As it turned out we ended up with a handful of my fabulous work mates at a hotel in the city.

A couple of beers later decision number 1 why don't we grab a hotel and stay over night?  We talked about it and decided to jump the 7:15 train and get home for an early night.

Then on the train ride home decision number 2 do you want to get Mexican? We rationalised (a lot!!!) and decided the left over pasta was a better option. 

I think we saved around $200... all because we didn't allow impulse to drive our decisions. 

It is such a fine line. A few beers, a romantic notion of a hotel room, a sleep in etc. Too easy to say yes to. This time last year we would have definitely said yes to this. Now with our new focus, a dash of awareness and a clear intention, we are on our way to shifting many dysfunctional parts of our lives.

I am so proud of our decisions. I love our journey together.

Cheers from Deb (darn chuffed)

What went out - 5 items

1 pair of jeans, a top, a dress, and 2 gorgeous quality, but out of date sport coats (Jerry's). 

What came in - 0 items

Nothing again...yay!!

INSIGHTS

(1) It is easy to say yes when you collude with your partner after two beers....LOL
(2) There's no place like home... thanks Dorothy  

TOTAL: OUT - 770  IN - 67

TOTAL CASH sales from gone-ski items = $48