After a long weekend of sushi dates, happy hours, and endless mimosas at brunch, I open my bank of America app to see just how much damage was done. The charges and transactions that are jump off my phone screen are appalling and quite frankly, just disrespectful? I really spent $30 on dinner?? Why did I buy a drink for $14??? I start scrolling through other charges made during the month and all I see are restaurants and my account balance steadily dwindling. I start to think that maybe something isn’t adding up, there must be a mistake with these charges but then I realize the problem is me. My food cravings and budget don’t add up, subtract, divide, or follow the PEMDAS rule.
I would consider myself a pretty responsible person when it comes to the majority of my finances. I always have my rent and bill money, I budget out gas funds (both types of gas), and know when is the appropriate time to order clothes. Yet, I haven’t grasped how to budget and gain self-control when it comes to food. I will look at the price on the menu but always reassure myself that I deserve that meal after the long week I had or that payday is around the corner. In my wildest dreams, I stop hopping my ass in every sushi joint or be the first one to suggest a happy hour. I gain self- discipline and limit the number of times I eat out. I start buying more groceries to cook and only treating myself to eating out on the weekends or once during the week. I just want to have funds but I have to gain control over my taste buds first.
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