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Last night I booked a quick weekend trip away for my birthday. The deciding factor was the realisation that I have not left the shores of this pond all year. So with that dismal fact, I pressed click a few times and have foolishly booked an expensive weekend trip right smack bang in the middle of the most expensive month of the year. Somehow I will have to squeeze my purse to buy gifts for the family entourage that seems to get bigger and bigger each year.

I hate buying Christmas presents.

“One thing I’ve learnt about male role models is that they don’t hesitate to invest in themselves.” Michelle Obama

Now i'm not usually one to go ga-ga and hallelujah when I hear an inspiring quote. But after reading this in an interview with the First Lady (of the World it seems) it just went ping! i couldnt agree more. And everytime I feel guilty or too tired. I will remind myself of this little gem and turn my phone off/get out my credit card/say no/etc etc...

...except when it comes to Christmas presents.