I'm having retail withdrawals.
I really, really, REALLY want to buy
1. a book
2. a DVD
3. yarn
4. fabric
Nope, not any particular book, movie, yarn, or fabric--I just want to come home with something new. Anything. I want to spend money.
Several people have asked--ok, basically everyone we know--why on earth we would do this a second time and for LONGER than a month? (And tonight I'm actually with them--I think my Visa is getting dusty.....) One month showed us our spending habits--we hope 90 days will break them.
I used to think I had good spending habits--I buy things on sale, I've driven the same car since 1994, I don't buy "fad" clothes that will be out of style in 3 months, I generally won't buy a new gadget until I've learned to work the last one (which can be years, to be honest), and I save up for big purchases--but I have realized that I am an emotional spender. Bad day--I want to buy something to "cheer myself up." Good day--I want to buy something to celebrate. If I'm standing in line too long, I get bored and actually start checking out the Superglue varieties--and often buy one. (One never know, right?) And show me a store with yarn on sale and I'm going to wear those little numbers right off my Visa.
Not that I'm opposed to spending money. I'm in sales--I'm actually all for it. In fact, I think more companies should consider looking at a new phone system this year........ but that's another story. I want to spend money with it is something I truly want or need. Something I have thought about and am truly excited about.
Of course, with 2 more months to go, I would be excited about a G.I Joe action figure by the time the ban lifts.
The Visa will be moved to a safe location for the month of August. Just in case....
3 comments:
I'm really enjoying your 90 days of not buying anything. I keep telling myself I need to do this...and you're guilting me into it, consarn it! If I do start this (and I really think I need to), I'll be linking to your blog. Yes, I'll be blaming you ;-)
What about something like Freecycle? Maybe somebody has some fabric they want to give away. You never know...
AGH. I so feel your pain. Not in a moratorium myself, but I am definitely an emotional spender. Even buying a tin of altoids gives me that little high.
I'm the human definition of penny wise, pound foolish. I'll wear the same jeans until they are ridiculously threadbare and faded, but I'll drop $3 on a latte 5 times a month and not think about it, except to feel like I "deserve" it.
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