I Did and Then Again... Maybe I Didn't!
By Hate2Iron
@Hate2Iron (15724)
Canada
January 4, 2019 4:01pm CST
I signed up for the No Spend Monday and I really wanted to pull it off but then I broke down at the last minute and bought Seasons for Sims 4. Wait... it's only the 4th of January isn't it. I really messed that up didn't I. I didn't even last a week!!! But I did take back a Christmas present that I just wanted to exchange for a different size but they didn't have it and I ended up getting my money back... which was more than what I spent on the game, so maybe I didn't break the challenge. I had just better not buy anything else this month!!
I haven't tried out the game yet as I was out all day today and I bought it last night. I might give it a try later tonight. I know that Anthony is playing but not sure how many more of you?? I can't wait to try out the thunderstorm aspect. I loved it in Sims 3!!
I'm thinking that there has to be more than just a handful of us!! Apparently there is even research going on to prove that playing games... any kind for that matter is a healthy pass-time!! I wish that I could tell my dad that it's not a waste of time after all!! I guess it was just the era he grew up in! :(
11 people like this
11 responses
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
I have been working with a program to help you deal with anxiety (I am terrible when it comes to worrying about stuff) and it tells you that you need a balance... fun and life. It's hard to put into practice, but I do understand the need for balance. Sadly, dad didn't understand that! I don't remember ever seeing him play!!
2 people like this
@LadyDuck (502565)
• Italy
5 Jan 19
@Hate2Iron I also worry all the time for everything. Mom was not someone who liked to play, she was very strict.
1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (91115)
• United States
5 Jan 19
@Hate2Iron I'm working on balance in my life too. I'm trying to get away from the constant guilt I feel if I'm just relaxing
1 person likes this
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
4 Jan 19
I understand, I totally understand. I know that pain of buying sims dlc. I bought parenthood for this sale because I already own all the expansions. I am working on game packs now. Sims really help you relax and it is a story building practice! Knowing how to work with the situations thrown at you! And time management! Tell him that!
2 people like this
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
LOL... Dad is watching down from heaven lol and I'm sure that he must have changed the way he thinks by now!
@dodo19 (48167)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
5 Jan 19
@Hate2Iron Sometimes it happens that we get busy. Hopefully you get time today,
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
I'm too busy tonight, but I'm penciling in some time tomorrow for sure.
1 person likes this
@toniganzon (77209)
• Philippines
5 Jan 19
I play sims only on my phone but I got tired of it. Like you, I broke my challenge on the 4th day of January. I bought myself a Nintendo Switch!
1 person likes this
@toniganzon (77209)
• Philippines
8 Jan 19
@Hate2Iron I'm so sad that you were brought up with that notion. I remember when I was a kid, my father would play scrabble with us and I remember he and I used to play a word puzzle with timer. Oh and we played monopoly too.
In my son's school these days, the school president told us in his speech that we shouldn't forced our children to just study. We should allow them to play as they would learn from it as well.
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
LOL... I'm no alone then ;) and as adults, be seldom do things just for ourselves!! I'm slowly learning that but I wish I had read this stuff a lot earlier in life!! Enjoy your game system!! You deserve fun in your life !
1 person likes this
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
8 Jan 19
@toniganzon That was pointed out with tons of articles backing it up. I was stunned because I was brought up thinking that playing was a waste of time and effort!! I still have to force myself to go and play... guess that it is still hard not to feel guilty!!
1 person likes this
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Jan 19
I'm not a game person but I don't knock anyone else for playing.
2 people like this
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
I am amazed at what I'm learning about myself when a new problem arises in the game!!
1 person likes this
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Jan 19
I wish every day could be no spend but life happens.
1 person likes this
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
Just noticed that I said "No Spend Monday" I meant No Spend January. I had never heard of it before... and then the entire challenge goes right out the window. Tomorrow I will see just how much fun my new purchase is going to be!!
1 person likes this
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
It took me years to allow myself to actually "play". I was brought up to think that playing was a complete waste of your time. Luckily, research is proving them wrong!
@Marilynda1225 (91115)
• United States
5 Jan 19
What is No Spend Monday?
Enjoy your game and I do play a few online games but not Sims
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
LOL... that one I just might be able to handle ;)
1 person likes this
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
6 Jan 19
hmm, i am not aware of this game, but is it an online game?
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
Maybe he is a gamer in heaven ;) At least I hope so!!
1 person likes this
