Why do I even look?

As you all know, we are trying to live like poor college students in order to save up for a house. It’s hard. I don’t like it. I like to buy things, but I also realize that half the things I buy are NOT necessary, and they are worth living without in order to buy a house. It’s the whole instant gratification vs. long-term gratification kind of thing. The little devil on my left shoulder tells me, “Buy the dress! It’s only $20!” and the little angel on my right shoulder tells me, “Think of how many dresses you’ll be able to fit into your master bedroom in your NEW house Monica!”

Then I flick little devil off my shoulder and blow the angel a kiss. Then I have days (like today) where I go scrounging around for the little devil and place little angel on mute. La la la, I can’t hear you…where’s my credit card? Something to that effect.

*sigh*

I am going to see Britney Spears in Houston, Texas on September 16, 2009. As if the ticket itself wasn’t enough (and it was…her show better be good!), I have to drive back and forth, plus get a hotel, etc. I luckily am going with a friend. I can’t say who since she’s a member of BLA (Britney Lovers Anonymous). We got a FANTASTIC deal on Priceline for a hotel- we ended up paying $77 for 1 night at the Omni Houston Hotel in the Galleria area. So, we have the hotel, tickets, and all that good stuff, so guess what else Monica wants?

A new outfit. Enter the whole, “Why do I even look?” question. I know I don’t need an outfit, I know I shouldn’t buy a new outift, but by golly, I really frickin’ want one.

Here are some affordable options I like:

$22.80 at Forever 21

$27.80 at Forever 21

$19.80 at Forever 21

And of course you need accessories!

$6.80 at Forever 21

$4.80 at Forever 21

Lots and lots of really inexpensive items. It’s hard to restrain myself. So, here on this very blog, I am going to say if I lose my wedding weight (yup, I’ve gained 8 pounds since the wedding…it’s awful, I know, what a heifer I am) then I can buy 1 piece of clothing and 1 accessory for the concert. I am thinking hot pink is PERFECT for a Britney concert.

Good thing I ate Subway today. Eat fresh!