They say that those who are born-again into religion are the most zealous. I've noticed the same phenomenon here, with those of us who have earned our second chance with credit.
When I charge something on my credit card, I get a little thrill out of PIF'ing it just in time. It's like playing a video game. Take THAT, credit scores!
When I spend cash, I get a little thrill out of NOT using a credit card.
I stare at my credit reports the way some people look at porn.
I get excited about all those little OK symbols on my FAKO report. Look how pretty!
I desperately want to talk credit scores with people I know, even shortly after meeting them.
I feel smug and superior when I find a mistake on a report, and send a letter requesting that it be corrected, because I know I'm actually right.
I know I USED to do other stuff on the internet, I just can't for the life of me remember what it was.
Yes. I am...a credit geek.