On my birthday, I could make “good” wishes: peace, health & happiness for all those around me… And I do. But the thing is, I always do. I don’t wait for Christmas, New Year or my birthday to want everything for my friends and family. So, this year, on my birthday, I decided to be selfish and make a list of what I want for myself… and not the become-a-better-person type of wish. The cost-money, don’t-need-it-just-want-it, type of wish.

And, you know what, all those things, I don’t expect anyone to get them for me (except maybe the Ouija Board); but if this year or next I can get them for myself… Then that will make me very happy.

What is on my wish list?

From the top, clockwise…

1. A Ouija Board (estimated value: $25)
Because I can’t find that in France and it would be so much fun to have one for game nights!

2. A pair of black Christian Louboutin pumps (estimated value: $650)
It’s a statement.  They’re beautiful. They’re expensive. And I could just rock those shoes!

3. An iMac desktop (estimated value: $1,500)
To complete my collection and because it would make a better TV screen than my MacBook Pro. Oh, sure, I could do some serious work on that too…

4. A trip to Patagonia (estimated value: $4,500)
If I can only take one more trip in my life, I would like to see Patagonia.

I’m not a cheap date, I know… But I’m worth it.

Purchase #1: L.L. Bean Rangeley Camp Shirt, Flannel – $39.50
Bought online – L. L. Bean has a free shipping policy that is very appreciable when trying to stay on a budget.

Purchase #2: Nine West Flax Pumps – $69.00
Bought at Macy’s, not on sale, but somehow cheaper than the discounted ones on the Nine West website.

Total for this month: $108.50 – $8.50 over budget… Not too bad…