Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for January 05, 2003
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Fantasy Reality Cathy: Look at this cute purse! It's perfect! Mom: It's a little small, isn't it? Cathy: No, because I'm not going to carry all this stuff around anymore! Mom: You've been carring all that stuff for 20 years! Cathy: But I'm going to get rid of it. Mom: Every year you plan to get rid of it...and every year it's back by January 15! Cathy: But I'm different this year! I really want to cut back! One pen...one credit card...one lip gloss... Mom:...And then a note pad will slip in...then a tissue pack...contact lens system...mint tin...brush...receipts...and suddenly... Cathy: I am not buying a giant purse to accommodate last year's lapses in willpower! I've changed!! Mom: Inside every "large-purse person" there's a "tiny-purse person" screaming to get out. Saleswoman: That will be $49.95. Cathy: Also, I need a much smaller wallet...