I turned in my credit card points and "bought" a gadget for my camera. Does that count as buying something?!?! It won't be for work so much as art.

OK, so the new bike seat was a transportation maintenance purchase, so I'm off the hook for that one.

I bought a bicycle rack trunk bag and handlebar bag. Allow me to explain why:
Last Saturday was the Flying Wheels Summer Century. My friend Sharon and I did the 1/4 century ride, and I was ripping down a hill at the 7 mile marker when I heard this odd *fwap-kerchunk*ing noise and my back wheel locked up solid. I skidded to a stop (like I had a choice?) and surveyed the damage; The bungee strap holding my rain jacket and a banana to my rack had given out and caught up in my cassette and spokes.
A few other people on bikeforums.net have said that they've had similar problems, and that's why they switched over to a rack trunk for carrying commuter items. I took their advice and made the switch. (Found a $60 bag on sale for $20)

On the flip side, 'Nista and I quit smoking (about $300/mo saved), and I've only bought 1 beer in the last 2 weeks (my not drinking is also about a $200/mo savings).