Misconceptions...

It seems some people think that we have money lying around to burn. So I am writing this post to set the record straight. Certain people have gotten a bee-in-their-bonnet because we purchased a brand new computer. If anybody else has anything to say on this matter, by all means, go ahead. But if not, then I thank-you for understanding. Let me clarify. My husband and I have been saving for this computer about 12-18 months, ever since mine started to play up. Little by little, I have been saving for this day. Occasionally, I teach classes or get a layout published - some of that money has gone towards this computer. On average, my computer crashes 3-4 times a day - not fun when you use a computer so much. So we knew we had to start planning and budgeting to replace my old computer before it died completely. And I didn't waste our money buying a new screen, keypad and mouse. I already have those - so I just settled for a new hard drive and CPU. The extra cash I needed because the computer cost us more than we had budgeted for - that came out of the food and fuel money. The girls and I will be doing without for a week or two. And just to clarify one more thing - if I want to go somewhere with my girls, or purchase something special for them - like most families, I BUDGET and SAVE. I think the word I am after is SCRIMP!!!!! So, if the world has finished judging me on my spending habits, please return, as you were..... this session is over!