Where Best to Invest the $$$

I had to go shopping today as I was in desperate need of some new shoes as well as some other items. In spite of the fact that I strive to be frugal it's hard not to spend at least $100 at times for needed items. It's hard to not be a little discouraged. The following poem which is a favorite came to mind while I was wallowing in some self-pity about finances.

One Hundred Years From Now
Author Unknown

One hundred years from now

It won't matter

What kind of car I drove

What kind of house I lived in

How much money I had in the bank

Nor what my clothes looked like

BUT

The world may be a little better

Because, I was important

In the life of a child

Therefore, guess I will continue to choose to invest in inspirational books about education and attend seminars and conferences that will make me a better educator...even if it means I have to buy the $15 pair of shoes instead of the $27 pair of shoes.