Cheesecake Cravings, Why Not Get Some?

A long time ago when I was a little girl I handled my cravings carefully. If they involved expensive food or going to expensive places, I limited myself to birthdays and other people's special occasions. However, after many years of hard labor and denying myself of the good life, I had an epiphany. I can afford to treat myself nicely.

And I do.

My birthday only comes once a year, but my seafood cravings come often. My bank account can finally afford it. I live in an area where the best (and sometimes most expensive) restaurants are located. Technically everywhere in Houston has great restaurants. I can finally afford to go to them. While I have a budget, I finally realize I can afford to fit "pleasure" into the mix.

And I do.

Yesterday I had a heavy cheesecake craving. The only place that came in mind to get good cheesecake was The Cheesecake Factory. So I ran. A friend went too, although I would have just as easily went alone. The goal was to get dessert there and grab real food to go. It was an achievement. Why? Because I realized I could afford to fix that craving and did it.

BTW, I took that picture. Isn't it pretty?