Trials and temptations

Is there a term for Murphy's law except that it's not anything that can go bad will go bad.. But more like every time I set my heart on doing something, life just throws another thing to tempt and laugh at me?

You're probably thinking this is about something very serious but actually no, this is where I get all shallow and materialistic. You must understand, some people love gadgets. Some love musical instruments. I.. love shoes. A lot. Don't judge.

 Just a couple of days ago, I had a talk with my dad. A grown-up talk about money and future and jobs and some more money again. Long story short, I agreed to watch my spendings and to save AS MUCH AS FELICIA-LY POSSIBLE because of some situation our family is going through. I got kinda offended at first because I was all 'I don't spend thaaat much!' before I had to eat my words because after serious reflecting, I realize I do spend the most- on food and transport and other basic necessities (I can't walk around naked or barefooted, can I?) (What do you mean I already have 15 other pairs of heels?) (My logic: Better safe than sorry. Buy more just in case the other pairs spoil)

 So anyway, I humbly agreed to shop less (Which means only buying something after asking my dad if I really need it 15 times) and will save all my money because I am a responsible daughter. (Amen.)

The world felt different after knowing that I won't be shopping for now. And I've been able to keep my word about budgeting and saving money so far! *takes a bow*

Until I checked my email today and clicked on the worst email ever.....

SALES at SOLESTRUCK now on!

?!?!!?!?!?!!?!?!

Shoes are my weakness and I've basically wanted to own almost every pair of shoes sold at Solestruck and now there's a sale when I'm not supposed to spend anymore!?!?

WHY, LIFE, WHY.

(This is a moment where I want to laugh 'cause there's a sale and want to cry 'cause there's a sale.)

  It's taking every ounce of will in me to not buy the shoes, no matter how cheap they are now.

My word is my bond. Being financially stable is better than being in debt. Thou shalt not spend anymore on shoes when I have so many already.

But look, it's the Wilma booties by Senso in PINK LEOPARD that I wanted to get since forever.

Available in my size and it's only USD$ 39.95 now?

I.. I.. I can't even.

Dad, I'm not going to buy it. Hope you're proud of me. Please give me a hug tonight.