Another hot summer day here in North Carolina. It has been so long since I added any graphics to my journal that I can't believe how much editing and adding to journals has changed! And if you compare it to the begining of J-land (about 5 years ago) it has REALLY seen improvement.
The deal still may go through with selling my aunt's house. I sure hope so. It is the last (I hope the last) legal thing left of my aunt's stuff (and therefore my mom's stuff).
I have been buying lots of PC games. I have more than I can play (in years probably), but I am addicted to the buying I guess. Depression brings out the shopper in me. When mom was sick I spent over $400 at amazon.com. Whew! I had to take money out of my savings account to pay off Visa.
I am doing better about spending money. This has happened before (though I haven't used my credit card like this before) so I know it will pass.
I am struggling to remember to test my blood everyday. Something as a diabetic I need to be doing! I was doing twice a day but a few months back the doctor said I could do it once a day. I was doing pretty good and the sicker mom got and when she passed blood testing was the furtherest thing from my mind.
Tags: journal editing, spending money, pc games, diabetic, blood testing,
8 comments:
I'm the same way. When stressed or upset, I like to buy things.
Enjoy your weekend.
Missie
Kathy,
Change can be good. I'm glad you let us know where you were going, and more glad that you didn't quit journaling altogether. I know your down, and I'm glad you are receiving help. Just remember, this too shall pass. Try to surround yourself with beautiful things, and positive people...that will help too.
Love you my friend,
Connie
As you so rightly say Kathy I think depression can make one want to spend spend spend...You may or may not know that my darling God daughter died only 46 on 5th. June and she was the one and only carer for her disabled husband (who is 22 years older than she was) and we have found out that she too was a bit of a spend spend spend...mostly on craft things as she enjoyed making cards etc. also jewlery all bought in a TV channel.. The only explanatiuon we can come up with is that she was depressed although she never once confined that to us... Anyway friend, I am glad that the end is in sight for your Aunts house etc. and pray that you will settle down soon. Love Sybil xx
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I am glad to be able welcome myself to your New Beginning. I can't give you any advice (as you well know) on the time it takes, depression or spending money. Just know that I love you and am praying for you always. Blessings, Penny
I know what you mean about spending when your depressed. That is when I want to go shopping so bad. And just buy things that I definitely don't need. Then I feel guilty afterwards. uggh. But at least you have something fun to do. lol I like your little siggy. Love, Shelly
You're going to be OK. You are wise enough to recognize what you are doing and why. That's half the battle.
The next chapter in your life is full of possibilities. I can't wait to see how things unfold for you, my friend
Deb
New beginnings are sometimes easier than dealing with what lies behind us. I somehow came across your old journal and was directed here. I agree with a few of your readers the fact you realize the reason behind your spending is a start to handling it. I go nuts cleaning my house when I start to get depressed. Lately I've found writing it out on the page before me (typing in my journal) helps alleviate some of that stress, along with the support of my readers comments. I'll be back to encourage you on this new journey your on dear friend. (Hugs)Indigo
I'm a shopper when I'm down. I don't spend a lot, but I buy really dumb things that I will never use. Then I give them away later. :::sigh::: Whatever gets me through when I need it to.
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