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I crawled into my apartment this afternoon thinking only of a cold shower, and the sure demise of my sweat-stained clothing. It’s as humid as hades outside, and I’m sure it isn’t natural to sweat this much. I’m pretty positive I haven’t taken in as much water as is coming out, which must mean … I’m in imminent danger of total evaporation. Yes, it’s a troubling diagnosis indeed, and the white wine I’m drinking now is definitely not helping.
I’ve been having a “stupidly stingy” problem recently. Don’t get me wrong, I have no problem spending money (definitely not). But I get into this funk about not wasting money. On things like, oh, AIR CONDITIONING. I have central air in my apartment. I didn’t turn it on till just this weekend. I’d been so proud of myself, sitting there sweltering with the windows open; think of all the money I’m saving, living life like a jungle refugee! Pennies, probably.
I also decided to walk to Costco tonight. This isn’t quite as outrageous as it sounds, as it’s a pretty easy walk from work. I was planning to go later in the evening, but I got off a bit early. And that’s when stupid stingy came in. “You have a big tote bag, right here in your office,” the voice said. “Just go now, and don’t waste the gas later.” Waste the gas? Costco! Big heavy things! Sure, what I got did actually fit in my bag, as I wasn’t after much. But then I had to carry their sorry asses all the way back home. Home again, home again, jiggety jog, and my shoulder is aching and my face is still red. Awesomeness.
Congratulations, you saved money, the stupid stingy voice says. He is delusional. I want to excise him from my thoughts, and take his clutches off my visa.
Which begs the question: where was he when I just suddenly needed a whole new summer outfit at lunch today? Or when I decided to just buy the giant bottle of good tequila for margaritas this weekend because, you know, more is better? Help a girl out, stingy voice!
Oh goodness, it’s going to be a looooong summer.
