OMG. I was there last summer. My phone was going bad but did it change it? No. 5 years into it, it died! I was stuck without a phone for a week. Those were the same thoughts I had. Now I have a reminder on my new phone to look for a replacement 3 years later. Not getting stuck again!
What an interesting story! Those three hours must’ve felt like twenty. I’m so glad it worked out. That book sounds interesting!!! I struggle with my view of spending money on myself too. Like I feel guilty about having a membership to a nice gym, but preventative health care is cheaper than hospital bills, and it increases my effectiveness to help others. Totally worth it.
Ah, I'm sorry you're struggling with this, too. Isn't it interesting that we justify those decisions by how they benefit other people? If that membership is in line with your budget and values and tastes--regardless of the positive impact on the rest of your family--maybe that's also good enough...?!
OMG. I was there last summer. My phone was going bad but did it change it? No. 5 years into it, it died! I was stuck without a phone for a week. Those were the same thoughts I had. Now I have a reminder on my new phone to look for a replacement 3 years later. Not getting stuck again!
Ach. I wish these phones could be repaired and updated and have a long, long life!
What a great post, Tania -- I love how you told this story (and, of course, the nuggets of wisdom contained therein).
What an interesting story! Those three hours must’ve felt like twenty. I’m so glad it worked out. That book sounds interesting!!! I struggle with my view of spending money on myself too. Like I feel guilty about having a membership to a nice gym, but preventative health care is cheaper than hospital bills, and it increases my effectiveness to help others. Totally worth it.
Ah, I'm sorry you're struggling with this, too. Isn't it interesting that we justify those decisions by how they benefit other people? If that membership is in line with your budget and values and tastes--regardless of the positive impact on the rest of your family--maybe that's also good enough...?!
Yes, totally! Great point.