I would like to be able to say I have always been frugal. As a child, my sister Sharley would hoard money, candy, and other various treasures. On the other hand, you would find me eating the candy as fast as I could, then spending my money to buy more.
I think I finally figured out frugality when I started earning money. No, probably when my parents promised to match what I saved for college. Then I got frugal, fast.
And I have been ever since.
I would also like to be able to say that I have never had a sweet tooth. Alas, we all know now that that can't be true (see above).
Since Bryan and I got married, I started buying groceries that two people could actually live on. On a budget that only one person could live on. So we have never been in the habit of buying junk food. We can truly say that we very rarely buy chips, soft drinks, candy, or hot dogs. (Now don't get me wrong, we still eat our fair share of homemade goodies and ice cream.)
The problem is when other people give us junk food. Don't get me wrong here, either. I love sweets.
I guess my point is, though I wish I had self-control over my sweet tooth, I do not. But I have plenty of self-control over my pocketbook. And that, my friends, is how I indirectly control my sweet tooth.
The end.
4 comments:
Good story! Here's something ironic. Lately I've felt like I have less control over my pocketbook when it comes to buying and making sweets, but I've had more control over my sweet tooth. The result? I really want to make lots of sweets but don't want to eat them.
We need to get together so I can feed you.
That is totally me! Except I think I've always been a hoarder. We don't eat sweets unless we are going out to eat.
You could always go to Amazon.com and buy my book "The Diet Dictionary". Then you could figure out your figure, without totally going without!
Haha, I agree with you on the frugal part and having self control over money rather than treats.
hmmm...so, does that mean I shouldn't bring you a plate of goodies for Christmas?
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