It finally dawned on my why I havent been very regular in my posts lately. I'm not thinking about money. Grad school has a lot to do with that; its taking nearly all of my free time.

But something else is happening. It has to do with how I'm reorganizing my priorities. I look at the sales and have become very picky in that I will only purchase the things we are 100% certain to use. I've given up on looking for substitutes that may have a lower price. This means I’m doing less shopping so that means less running around. I’m going to buy what we like and be done with it already.

But also, at least for the past couple of weeks, once the errands are run and the bills are paid, I put the check book away and forget about the master spreadsheet and start getting on with my life. I’m really beginning to see how consumerism has taken such a massive hold on my outlook on life. I never used to be this way and I’m not sure what the turning point was but I don’t like what the situation has become. And that seems to be about getting rather than being. If something is on sale, buy several, stock up but be sure to get it at the lowest price. One could spend all their days waiting for the lowest price to come along. Too much of it is crazy making.

So I’ve stepped back a bit. I’m running errands on the weekend and that’s it. This is also because I don’t have time after work anymore and I’ve decided to keep my lunch hours free during the week at work.

Is this what they call Frugality Fatigue?? Been doing it too intensely for just a little too long? Its something I LOVE to do, but also need balance in my life. With classes taking all my time and bringing additional stress and with my health telling me to slow down and chill out, its become very clear that I need more balance.

So, having gone on about that, I’m going to complete my homework as best as I am able (wont be anywhere near done, but education is about learning) and let it go. I have some errands to run and then I want to do something fun. I might take in a movie or go for a walk. DH worked all night, so I may have to go it alone. This will be a pleasant change.