So, it's the season that everyone does their taxes. My husband and I usually get a return and back when we were first dating we used it to go on small trips up the coast or buy fun things like video games. This year when I got my tax returns I came to a realization. I am a boring adult. My first thought when I found out how much we were getting was wow I can pay off my car. The big fun purchase we made was a carpet shampooer. Ohh wet vacuuming in slow motion. It's hours of fun. What is wrong with me? When did I go from thinking about how I could have fun with my money to what bills I could pay off and improve my credit score?
I have always been ok with money. when I was kid and had a paper route I payed family bills and donated 20% of my check to various charities. But I still focused mainly on what I could buy after that. I would decide what CD or movie I was going to buy each paycheck. I would take my family out to dinner. But now my first thought is how to responsibly use my money. Ugh.
Now I'm thinking oh my gosh what if I did win some huge lottery someday. (If I would gamble enough with a dollar for the ticket) What would I do? Most likely invest a good chunk and pay off all my families debt. OMG I'm so boring. Is this just a phase because I'm super broke or will I always be only responsible and not even a little fun? When can I be a kid again?
