Annie Binns | Life in the Fun Lane

I’ve been living frugally for a while now.  After I left the corporate life, I knew I’d cut back on spending.  It wasn’t very hard, since I was no longer surrounded by the beautiful people that had more influence on me than they should have.  As time went on and it began to look like I’d need to go back to the corporate life, I cut back even more.  Of course it would be easier to find a cure for cellulite than to find a job right now (and it would pay better).

I’ve never been a huge spender, but there are some things I really miss.

5.  Towels.  I only have one matching set and they are getting raggy.  Of course they still work, so I can’t really justify going out and getting new ones just to make the bathroom look pretty.  But I’d really like to retire the ones we’re using to the dogs and get some that are big, soft, and have all their threads where they were meant to be.

4.  Underthings.  See Towels.

3.  A professional haircut.  Yes, I’ve been cutting my own hair.  It’s a mess but you can’t really tell unless you happen to be in the business.  I pity the person who gets to clean it up.

2.  A car wash.  I used to buy a car wash a few times a month when I’d fill up with gas.  I haven’t done that in at least a year now.  When it rains, I try to get the car outside to wash off the grime.  Unfortunately, it hasn’t rained in Denver for a loooong time now.

1.  Shoes.  Just a few pairs.  I haven’t bought shoes in almost two years.  I’m talking about dress shoes – I have one pair each of black, brown and blue.  I’d love a red pair.  With a pointy toe.  Kitten heel.  Size 9.  Wide. 

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