YES!!!!

So I got this wonderful piece of mail yesterday. I got my Income Tax Rebate. Now since I worked for evil, soul-sucking company *C, and they took off way too many taxes, I was expecting a couple hundred bucks. But then I remembered that I had not put my (2 years ago) tuition on the last year's return. So I added that on, and was expecting to be able to pay off a credit card. Maybe. So, with great trepidation, I opened the envelope. And nearly fell over in shock! This was way more than I had expected. So I did what any normal girl would have. I got caught up on all my bills, and saved a little for myself. Ok, since I also got paid yesterday, I gave m'self a little more than I had intended. $200 for me and $200 for my savings account. And the rest went to bills. Which I felt soooo good about, you have no idea! So what did I get for $200 you might ask? Tons! All of my clothes were falling apart (3 pairs of pants ripped from worn out use in the last 2 weeks, and bleach stains (thanks smart roomie!) on most of my favorite shirts, and my work shoes split all the way across the heel from 5 months of non-stop wear, now leaking.)and I wanted a few things for a long time. So here's the break down on the Queen of Bargain Shopping!

1. Brand new pair of dark wash jeans - 13.33
2. New work out T-shirt - 8.99
3. Work shoes - 24.99
4. Ice pops - 0.99
5. CD rack - 8.97
6. CD scratch repair kit - 9.87
7. Beautiful fake plant (I kill real ones) - 9.92
8. Awesome pink tank top with silver beading - 12.98
9. White shrug - 14.87
10. Gorgeous white and pink flowered beaded skirt - 17.77
11. Blue yarn (for baby blanket for cousin) - 5.97
12. New crochet hooks - 3.47
13. Last but not least, something purely for enjoyment - The complete 1st season DVD set of Charmed - 43.98

Not too shabby eh? I have shoes that don't make my feet wet, a new outfit that I feel awesome in, and something to do in the evenings for the next month! I can also fix and organize my CD collection, which will make me feel better as I have been wanting to do so for ages and ages. And finally, I can make my now 2 month old cousin his baby gift, while losing myself in the pure, unadulterated joy of mindless entertainment. I still have a few dollars left, which I may just use to purchase some beads, so as to have supplies for future birthday gifts. I'd say I spent fairly wisely. And now I am all caught up on my bills, and I feel better about my life in general. Hows that for ya? It worked wonders for me!