Back to it

Although we didn't have a holiday break the same way a lot of people did, today felt like the first day back in the real world.  I started my 3rd quarter of school, plus an evening at J. Jill, and Alex worked at Insight and Home Depot.  Things felt back to normal, and as such, I was confronted by what has typically been a part of my routine - Starbucks.

OK, I know I sound like such a cliched yuppie right now, a title which I generally gladly embrace, but damn it, I love Starbucks.  It's not even worth talking about how overpriced it is; everyone knows that.  And I'm definitely not going to whine about my lack of Starbucks, but did just want to take a moment to acknowledge how badly I wanted one this morning.

 

Moving on.

A few points I'd like to address about what we're doing -

1.  This project is not solely about saving money, although I would be lying if I said that wasn't a benefit.  Our main goal is to stop living an indulgent lifestyle.  I'm just tired of buying "stuff."  And don't get me wrong, I love stuff.  I wholeheartedly embrace the stuff I have and the stuff I will eventually buy again - at this point in my life though, I'm over it.

2.  I'm constantly aware that the decision to live with fewer luxuries is a luxury itself.  A lot of people out there are also "not buying it," but out of necessity, not choice.  I'm very fortunate that the decision to spend less is a decision, and I don't for one minute feel like we're actually really sacrificing much, compared to what many, many people are dealing with.  This blog is not about patting us on the back - because honestly, the odds of us actually completing this are slim, let's be honest.

But, today, 4 days in, I'm still feeling great and determined!  Alex and I have decided it feels a lot like playing a game, and hopefully it's a game we'll both win.  (OK, seriously, that was cheesy.  I know it.  I embrace it.)