35.2025

Pleased to report I once again talked myself out of buying clothes during a sale. I still have credit but I will wait until it's closer to expiring and maybe just get one or two pieces I really want.

Also pleased to report that I have thrown myself into researching the Smaller Big Trip of 2025. I'm still a little sad that our original plans were cancelled, but I think I'm getting more excited about this Smaller Trip. I've been researching what to do and I think I'll put together something fun and memorable but not too stressful.

(There used to be a time when I would curate carefully created itineraries so we could see EVERYTHING but now I am learning that it's preferable to just see a few big highlights that appeal the most and enjoy some relaxing down time.)

But I am a problem solver, so when I see something and go "Hmmm, I'm not sure how I would manage that," then I go window shopping for the Perfect Solution.

It took me two hours of window shopping yesterday and nearly spending money before I realized that I didn't have to be prepared for this travel event RIGHT NOW because it is months away and anyway the problem isn't likely problematic at all and it's really just an excuse for me to buy something cute that I will use once and never again.

So, I am learning my triggers. And, at least this time, was able to logic my way out of them. I call that a win!