New Money

Last week I saw that the automaker of the truck that I have will be sold or shut down.  I'm not surprised by that news, but I'm more surprised by my immediate reaction.  The first thing I did was pull out the old laptop(which I just recently bought) and started looking for a new ride.  What am I a rapper???  Since when could I just go out and buy a new vehicle.  I think I jumped the gun on that.  Do I really want a car note?  So I talk to my father he tells me that I was doing the right thing.  So where is all this money coming from that I have?  Hard work.  I worked hard to get where I'm at and I'm going to enjoy the pay off.  I'm in a position now where I can spend for needs AND wants.  No I'm not by any means rich, but I know how to manage my money.  Maybe a house will be next.  I don't know.  I'm just enjoying this new money.