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My Cravings

Recently, I've noticed a strange behavior in myself that started early this month, March. I've developed a habit that's not beneficial for me, and when I say it's not good for me, I'm not referring to the health implications, but rather the negative impact it's having on my finances.

Here's the issue: I've recently developed a habit of snacking on a particular type of biscuit every afternoon at work. It's become a concern for me because it's led to unnecessary spending, which is outside of my budget. I'm not comfortable with this, especially in today's challenging economic climate in Nigeria, where it's essential to spend wisely.

There's a large provision shop in my area, owned by a man who sells his items at affordable, wholesale prices. As a result, people often visit his shop to buy items in bulk. However, the shop doesn't open in the morning, only in the evening, because the owner is a government worker. He spends his official hours at his government job before returning home to opening his shop.

I've been a regular customer at his shop, and one day, after making a purchase, I was owed some change. Instead of handing me the change, he offered to let me pick a biscuit of equivalent value. I wanted to choose the cream crackers biscuits, but I knew they were priced higher than the amount he owed me.

I pointed to the cream crackers biscuits and told the man that I wanted it, but I didn't have enough money to pay the difference. To my surprise, he smiled and said that the biscuits were actually priced exactly at the amount he owed me. I was amazed!😊

That's how my craving for cream crackers biscuits began. I started buying them in bulk from the shop, so I could snack on them regularly. Initially, I thought I could control my craving, but it's gotten out of hand.

Believe it or not, the other day at the office, I had a mood swing because I hadn't bought my usual cream crackers biscuits. I felt so down that I ended up asking a colleague to do me a favor and buy a pack for me.

Waiting for my cream crackers biscuits to arrive

Interestingly, the pack my colleague bought from the office area was more expensive than the ones I usually purchase from the wholesale shop in my neighborhood. Nevertheless, seeing the biscuits and being able to snack on them helped improve my mood, and I gradually returned to normal.

Snacking on my biscuit

I'm puzzled by these intense cravings, and I'm not sure what's triggering them. I know I'm not pregnant, as pregnancy is often associated with strong food cravings. Additionally, I'm not on a diet that would restrict my food choices to just biscuits. It's got me wondering what could be driving this sudden and persistent desire for cream crackers biscuits.

Please, I need advice on how to overcome this craving because it's no longer beneficial for me, financially speaking. Sadly, I've started using my daily transportation allowance to buy biscuits, which means I'm exceeding my daily budget. I'd greatly appreciate any tips on how to break this habit and regain control over my finances.