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This makes compassionate sense. Love it. Thanks, Allen!

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Speaking of the emotional component to spending, my blog post This Shirt is Good Enough touches on a similar vein: https://fieldtripnotebook.com/?p=91

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I love it. What is the saying? "Perfect is the enemy of good." The shirt is good. Move on with your day :)

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Thanks Launa! Where (in the world) are you guys these days?

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Right here in DC. We are divesting possessions and getting ready to be nomadic. We hope to rent out our house and get started next summer. To be continued...

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Awesome, Allen! I loved reading your elaboration on your approach to budgeting and categorizing purchases. I remember your sharing about it on the car ride and it really struck a chord with me. As another member of the Royal Hot Mess Society, I love this way of considering and not judging ourselves for being R.H. Messes but taking that into account when planning. :)

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It is amazing how writing can really crystalize your thoughts about a subject. There were a few "aha!" moments during this writing process. My favorite moment is when I realized - unallocated money lacks an emotional anchor, and so it's often easy pickings for "Impulsive Me".. so now I am in a rush to give those dollars a job as fast as possible :)

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