Susceptible

Before I went in to have my car repaired a few weeks ago, I was talking to my middle son on the phone. "Don't worry; I have no intention of buying a car. If you see something different in my driveway [he was bringing my granddog over for a few days], it will be a rental or a loaner -- just until Fernando is fixed." Later that day, when I had traded Fernando in and bought a new vehicle, I reminded him of what I'd said. He told me he knew I was going to buy something else. I guess my kids see what I don't always see: I don't have a lot of resistance to a sales pitch. Sure, my old vehicle was fourteen years old and was starting to have problems. Overall, it really was time to replace him. But I think about other things I've bought this year -- especially the diet shake regimen and (!) the timeshare.

Do I wish I had that money back? Sometimes. It's hard not to wonder what it would be like to have a lot of $$$ on hand. I try to make myself not think that way. It's done. I have a few regrets, but mostly I'm happy with my purchases. I'm not thrilled that I couldn't use a lot of the supplements, but the shakes are nutritious and healthy, and when I finally get back to using them I'm sure they'll help me lose some weight. Honestly, I have more trouble with that expense than with the car and the timeshare; those will serve me well for many years. I hope.