Whiteflash ACA Earrings - Why do I have this guilty feeling!

Oh such guilt over a pair of earrings!

I don’t know where to start…… for the past few months I’ve been sifting through the Pricescope database for reasonably priced diamonds for earrings.  I also looked at local jewelry shops (they offered to bring in a pair in the color and clarity I wanted, alas, they never called me back) but they didn’t seem to have what I was looking for on hand.  I never thought I’d find a pair that would work within my self-imposed budget.  Argh!! And I did and I kept looking for reasons why I couldn’t move forward.  My husband was no help.  He didn’t tell me not to (I hate that!!!  The first time ever I want him to reel me back in and he doesn’t!)  He reminded me that I did all my homework and told me to get them if they were what I wanted 

Speed up to the present……I placed an order with Denise at Whiteflash for a pair of  A Cut Above H&A diamonds totaling 1.50 carats and am awaiting their arrival tomorrow.  Mind you, Denise also didn’t tell me not to get them ( I can’t say I expected her to do that).  Why do I feel guilty over this purchase?  Is there a reasonably priced therapist available on this forum that can resolve my ‘Diamond Acquisition Guilt’?  Does it ever become a guilt-free experience to buy these things for yourself?  If I hand them over to my husband, and have him wrap them up and give them to me at Christmas, will that resolve the guilt? ;)  Perhaps a diamond stud for his nose would make me feel like I shared the joy?

I think it’s the issue of a “want” vs. a “need”.   Oh, I want to live guilt free!  What will I do when I have the package in my hand?  

Helen (who is trying real hard to feel less guilty)

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Ladies
Thank you so very much for your kind words.  All family members have everything they need and then some!
I guess this feeling of guilt will ease once I see the earrings, which won’t be till tomorrow evening.  If I drive like a woman possessed during my lunch hour (which won’t be too far from the truth tomorrow), I can probably pick it up and get back to work within the allotted time.  Better warn everyone I know to stay off the road during that hour.
You know, I was going to insert a line regarding my “catholic guilt” but I didn’t want to bring in religious issues   Is it that obvious??  I do believe my mother still has my parochial school uniform from high school at her house somewhere.
So, I’ll keep myself busy tonight undergoing therapy by reading the posts on Pricescope as suggested.
Thanks again. 

Helen (where did I put the memory card for the digital camera again???)

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"You kept making all the stops?"
"Well, people kept ringing the bell!"
**ls gift**

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I think I am a defective Catholic....I never feel guilty about anything, especially about purchasing an item for myself. In fact, I think I'm on the other end of that spectrum to my hubby's chagrin. My Sunday school teacher would be SO disappointed!!!

Congrats on the earrings and yes please do post those beeeaaautttifulll pictures!!

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