I've been feeling really guilty lately about a purchase I made and committed to the other day.
For a while, I've kinda been wanting a new cell phone... And with it, preferably better service. My old phone was perfectly fine and I could have gone on using it for a couple more years easily. But I didn't.
I caved and bought a new phone with Verizon. Now, my $35 month 2.5GB data (MORE than enough), unlimited text, 500 minute talk (also more than enough) turned into a unlimited talk, text, with 5GB data $60/mo. plan.
My only justification is that I get free mobile hotspot included (that uses my data) - worth $10/mo., free international texting, and a better carrier - maybe worth $5 mo.? I did have to buy the phone, though I got $150 off of the $500 price tag on that with free two year 0% financing just added in the bill (making the bill $80/mo. For the first two years) - so there's the other $10/mo.... At least for the first 15 months.
On the other side of this, I absolutely LOVE my new phone and the service quality (so far). I get 4G easily and that mobile hotspot is actually kinda a big deal for me. I like having that. The phone has amaaaaazing battery life, perfect for the other semi-expensive hobby I enjoy (Ingress - a game that can only be described as a mix of capture the flag and foursquare with a decent amount of driving, xD)
I've thought about this a lot and I feel guilty, even though I know I can easily afford the extra expenditure. I just try and make my monthly expenses as efficient as possible. Do I deserve a face punch?