Impulses

There's something I've learned about myself in the past few years....I'm quite impulsive but only when it comes to pleasing others.

Let me explain.

I've always been mature in every sense of the word except maybe how I spent my own money. I used to get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted and nobody could tell me otherwise. In recent years I've finally grown up and realized I can probably live without whatever it is that's screaming to make me buy it.

I've adopted a new technique that's worked quite well for me. If I see something I feel like I can't live without I simply tell myself to walk away and if I think about it again within two weeks from then, I'll just go back and get it. If I forget all about it 5 minutes after I see it, it's an impulse and I just saved myself whatever amount of money.

This works great for things I want for MYSELF....when it comes to things for others....I'm still just as bad.

I just like making people smile. And most times, I'll put my own wish list on hold just to accommodate someone else's.

I personally see nothing wrong with it, but I've been questioned about it before.

Ask all you want, it's not something I'll ever change.