$ More Days

What I really meant was 4 More Days. But the number 4 and the dollar sign are the same key, how is that for subliminal messages? This is Tuesday and I have until midnight on Saturday, Halloween, to finish up any spontaneous shopping I might be so inclined to do. Truthfully, when I mentioned this project to my girlfriend today, she thought it was an interesting idea (not mine and not original I want to add), but thought I was being overly harsh by not allowing myself to use gifts during this year. I explained it is part of doing without. GF that she is, related the "no gifts" rule to being on a diet - everything can be related to food at some level - and having someone sabotage your diet by offering a plate of fresh brownies while trying to lose weight.

I thought it was an interesting comparison so I am using it. When anyone offers a gift, I will explain I am on a shopping 'diet' and not allowing that in my menu of choices for now. We'll see how I feel in June when we have our anniversary. Or in September when it is my 55th Birthday.