Treat Yo Self !

No three words have been more equally destructive and satisfying as these three. “Treat yo Self” should really come with a disclaimer, “Treat yo self, except you Jill, you’re good”.  I can safely say I have treated myself into a mountain of credit debt and 40 extra pounds. I’m not proud of this, but I am enjoying the eff out of the short time I have left on this planet. As the great philosopher and prophet, Aria Grande sings to us “I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it.”  I do admire that little beponytailed genius. I may not be able to treat myself on her level, but there is something to be said about the whole “yolo” mentality that she is referring to.

Look, most of our money has to go toward bills, I know that, I do. But a girl just needs some oomph every so often! Now I know I can go overboard on this “oomph”, and there is room to cut back. Case in point, eyeshadow palettes, lip gloss, and bath products. It’s possible that I have enough. I can’t however ever get enough concerts, trips to Europe, and monthly deep tissue massages. I will never give these things up. Thanks to Groupon, Travelocity, Living Social,  and so many other discount sites, a lot of the treating myself can be done on the cheap, and I do love me some cheap! But you can’t put a price on 90 silent minutes of perfectly applied pressure on your muscles.

There is however, another meaning to “treat yo Self” that goes beyond material and physical objects. I believe in treating yo Self to people’s energy. What I mean by this is spending time with positive people, people with incredible energy and good vibes that give you the same kind of warm and fuzzies as new shoes, Oreos, or Kylighter.  If you’ve ever felt your heart rate increase and your face light up when you see a person, you get what I’m saying. This doesn’t mean romantically, this can happen with your best friend,  your favorite coworker, or even your favorite bus driver or train conductor. I like to treat myself to good energy. If I know a conversation or interaction with a person is going to leave me laughing, smiling, or wanting to do better, I’m going to treat myself to time with them. Plain and simple.

What are your go to “treats?” Anything you refuse to give up even when trying to stick to a budget? Favorite indulgence? Tell me! And if you’re ever looking for someone to justify your latest splurge, holla at ya girl, I specialize in treat justification!