Some people hate these speculators, but I love it when they push up the price and I can spend less coins. 
We, ourselves are also called a speculators, this market at this stage is build on speculation, so that's the main game here, therefore we should be aware. Price could pump, that's good but it necessary to ensure we don't just follow it without making a research, whether we are for long term or short term, we need to determine the reason behind on every price pump in the market.
In the Op it is stated he stated his wish to spend on needs with bitcoin and happy when the same is got for less bitcoin when the price is pushed by the speculators upward. By this time everyone won't get interested, because very few consider it on spending while majority of the users prioritize it as investment and for trading needs.