this wasn't in the plan |but life is still pretty good

Occasionally The Tall One receives tickets from work to local charity events. Saturday was one of those occasions. The dress code was "festive attire" with festive being defined as whatever makes you happy. And you know what I decided made me happy? New shoes. So, I went out and bought some. Quite possibly the best $20 I've spent in quite awhile. I adore these shoes and how I feel when I wear them.

My point is not to advocate retail therapy to cure all that ails you. I know that I rarely spend money on myself as I tend to focus a lot on saving for the future and forget about living for today. Saturday night was a good reminder for me that I need to do things for me every now and then.