Plan Fail

So remember the other day when I said this week would be a no spend week?

Yeah, didn’t manage that.

Yesterday, due to all of the transportation issues, I opted to take the day off from work (I had Friday scheduled off and just switched the days).  I took advantage of the weekday off and decided to go to the local running store and check out new running shoes.  It’s been a while, and I can feel in my knees and hips that it’s time for a new pair of shoes.  So I failed in the no spend and bought new running shoes.  I can’t say that I feel too guilty about it.  They feel so amazing on my feet and after a block of running in them, it became so very clear that it was past time to replace my old shoes.  Good purchase.

But then I went to the bookstore.

I should know better.  Really, I should.  But when I walked in, what do I run into?  A brand new book by one of my favorite authors.  A series that I collect and keep on my bookshelf.  Of course, I bought it.  And have been enjoying it profusely.  But I shouldn’t have bought it this week.

It doesn’t change things.  Just a bit of adjustment in next month’s budget (no need to budget for the shoes next month).  But clearly this no spend thing isn’t as easy as it sounds.