O how I hate Black Friday. I’m not sure if I’m paying more attention or something this year, but it seems like retailers are trying extra hard to get you in the stores before Friday. I’ve already succumbed twice to deals online. If I were to step into an actual store, it’s over. It’s one of those times of year that I struggle the worst to keep on track with my goals.
I’ve got this list, you see. It’s got all the things I’d like to buy written down on it. Those items are then ranked. #1 for the things that I’m going to buy next, #2 for the next, on down to #100 which is my catchall for someday/maybe. But being the bargain-hunter I am, I find it extremely hard to pass up a good deal.
So how am I dealing? I’m trying really hard not to lose sight of those goals on my list. When I feel myself tempted by an ad that I’m reading, I take a look at my list and remind myself of what my #1 goals are. It’s worked okay so far, but there’s still that feeling of loss and worry that there’ll never be a deal as good again. Then I remember that Christmas is coming up and the retailers will be trying just as hard to get people in the stores…