Is there a CURE for frugality? A twelve-step program?

[Early Bird]

I remember an old college boyfriend telling me, "You're majoring in computer science!??? You should be majoring in MONEY!?"

Yes, even back then, I was interested in getting VALUE for my money. As a result, some people didn't want to stay in my life. (Like that old boyfriend!)

Even my siblings, who are frugal, don't ENJOY the hunt as much as I do. A great score at the grocery store might please them; it leaves me walking-on-air.

I seriously think that it's possible to go overboard and not enjoy the richness life has to offer -- because you're hooked on frugality.

For example, why am I in here reading the boards, instead of sitting outside with the kids on this beautiful fall day?

Because I'm fascinated with frual living!

So, in an attempt to balance my life, I will temper my flirtation with frugal living.

* I will enjoy precious time with my children.
* I will not clutter my house with (so much) 'maybe I'll need this someday' stuff.
* I will try to log on to the boards only after supper. For one week.

[forestdale]

yes, everything in balance. Good for you, Early bird.

[canadian gardener]

right on!