As I continue to adjust to my new job (and slight bump in income), I have continued to live, financially, the same as when I earned less. This has treated me well. I mean, my savings is back up where it should be for me to comfortable... generally, but when I think about all the things that I will be spending money on this year, it really makes my head spin.
Not only are there the travel expenses of the multiple weddings we are going to this year (4, people... 4!), but there is the added expense of our own wedding. While our basic tastes have kept costs to the bare minimum, it still is no walk in the park. This is compounded by the fact that fiance is still in school, and technically will not be finishing until the week after the wedding.
Now. Let us add into the mix the fact that I have not purchased new professional clothing for my new position, and a trip to Washington DC is only 2 weeks away. I am fairly happy with my wardrobe. I have the basics, which I mix up on a daily basis to come up with brand "new" outfits. Not a problem. However, I have one suit. I need another one. A person cannot wear the same exact suit three days in a row without the student group noticing, right?
Great. Well. I found out recently that I can no longer shop in the juniors department. I have to admit that while this is sad, it is exciting in a way, but also intimidating. I have to shop in the "misses" department??? Wear a "real" suit?
AAAAAaaaahhh!
Not that I mind shopping, but with the impending expenses of weddings, rentals, shoes, food for guests, donations, etc. I just feel bad for needing a suit. What an odd feeling. Feeling bad for needing something for your job????
That is new.
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