Bonus!

So, after 5 years of arduous labor I received a nice sized bonus at work. Actually, my job was awful when I lived in Waukegan IL. At first it was nice, but then our office got a new boss who just seemed to have it out for me. I realize now, looking back, that I probably said and did some of the wrong things, but I still dont believe that I deserved some of the treatment that I got there, given the quality and quantity of work that I did and the amount of myself that I seem to have lost. The stress of that office really aged me. Of course, having kids aged me too. Anyway, when my husband started his residency I got to transfer to a different office which I just love! And I feel much more appreciated here. It helps that I have grown and learned a lot about when to say (or not say) what to whom.
So, my husband tells me that since I earned this bonus I need to spend it on me. It hasnt taken too much convincing. Sure, it is tempting to apply it towards a debt or buy a special gift for a special person or two, but...there are some things I have wanted.
My husband took me to the camera store this evening and I spent the first part of my bonus on a new flash for my DSLR. I am soooo happy with my selection so far. He also convinced me to buy a professional backpack for my camera. Everything fits so nicely in it.
What's even cooler is I still have over half of my bonus to spend. I still dont know what I'll spend it on though, but Im sure I'll find something. I just hope that something doesnt find me first.