It’s the Thought that Counts, Right?
Remember when we were little kids, and we couldn’t wait until it was Christmas time. For someone who is in awful credit card debt, I can tell you I no longer count down the days until Christmas. During the holiday season, I meander between pessimism and outright panic.
I always spend too much money. I don’t know how to say enough is enough. The average American spends about $900 during the holiday season. I can remember only two or three holidays ago, I spent $3,000. What was I thinking? I honestly can’t even begin to tell you what I spent all of the money on. I doubt anyone could even tell you what presents I bought them that holiday. It’s sad how much money we spend on a holiday, on one day of the year. I always end up spending most of the rest of the year paying off the debt I acquired for one day.
This holiday I have to stand up for myself. I need to say, “Enough is enough”, and I need to give myself a gift. No unfettered spending. I have to reign in those credit cards. I already owe WAY too much money. And I’m already WAY too deep in debt to spend the average $900 this season. Maybe I’ll make everyone gifts this year. That’s a great way to save money. Or maybe I’ll just send everyone a card. It’s the thought that counts right?
M.
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