Practicing Restrain:

Today... I went out on what is known as a routine monthly grocery shopping for my household. I was gleeful as I always am whenever I go shopping. I decided that since I had money in my wallet... I was safe to spend. So there I was on my way to the shopping store... a little edgy because it has been a slow long ride but glad nevertheless that I was there ... doing what I love best that is ... shopping.

Imagine my shock that when I move between aisles... I did not find much things to buy. I thus did the most natural thing to do which is to frown. I found my hands trying to grab things and put these in my trolley - things that I did not need but somehow it was there. Then I stopped myself... I do not need to buy those things that I do not need. I simply needed to concentrate on those things and items that I wanted most. There is no use spending money simply because I have money. No... it was always prudent... to just buy what I needed. Thus I moved away and returned back the items that I did not want back to the shelf.

Instead I moved directly to the cold area where I needed to buy things such as butter, cheese, yogurt, yummy fruits and also eggs. Now I am glad that I restrained myself... because the bill amounted to RM184.30... one would wonder what I did buy to deserve to pay such a large amount of money. Rather I am happy... no delighted as always that I made the right choice in buying essential things for the household and even managed to save a few bucks in that way.

I love making prudent choices and saving money in the same way. I love making correct decisions to run my life the way I like it rather than to succumb to my whim and fancies and to the forces out there :-)

I am glad that I am getting a hold of myself.