My birthday is Monday. Two weeks ago, when my parents were here, my mom left my birthday gift for me in my kitchen with instructions not to open it until my birthday (very mean). She and my sister memorized its position so they could verify whether I'd messed around with it, so I couldn't even move it to a less central location (out of sight, out of mind). 12 days of looking at my present and not touching it. I'm going out of town for the weekend and when I return it will be only 12 hours until my birthday. For all intents and purposes, I've made it! Considering I'm generally a big fan of instant gratification and denying myself nothing, the last 12 days have been an extraordinary display of willpower.
My present from my sister arrived in the mail today. I put it on top of my mom's present. And I will calmly wait until Monday.
A stunning display of growth and character if you ask me. Surely a sign old age has set in.
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Now that you've done this, you should be able to resist even the worst temptation.
Not sure I could have done it!
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