Impulse shopping

Hubbie and I have been attending a class that's geared to financial management. Been through many like it before (in fact we are trained volunteer budget counselors) but a refresher is always good. And there's a few things that I still wouldn't say I have a convincing grip on. Like impulse shopping. It happens more than DH would like that I walk into a store and out with some extra items.

So last Wednesday, I had to take our vehicle in to have a flat tire repaired. Asked them to check a couple other things while they were under there. And rather than sit around their waiting area (although it's a very clean and attractive one), I decided to run a couple errands that were within walking distance.

By the time my vehicle was ready, I'd bought 5 vases, a ceramic bowl and a heart-shaped glass bowl for an art exhibit I'm directing this weekend PLUS a set of brake rotors, two remanufactured calipers, two pair of shoes (non-asbestos brake shoes, that is) and a half tank of gas for my neighbor's truck that he graciously loaned me while my vehicle was hanging around on the hoist.

Now I want to be fair and accurate on my finance class homework - do you suppose that counts as an impulse purchase?