38 days without buying anything new--heaven help me!!!
I read a report today that said it was better for the economy long term if people would learn to save more because savings increases the money supply (M1, M2, or M3--I remember the discussion in Economics, but I think we covered it when I was still wrestling with the concept that Economics is considered a "science" when 15 economists in an elevator probably wouldn't be able to even reach a consensus on "up" or "down") So, we are good for the economy. That helps a little, but somehow I still want to buy yarn.
Over the last few week, it has seemed that the doom & gloom crowd has taken over and predictions of economic collapse, famine, 4 more years of a Bush as president, and recession are everywhere. In the last 2 weeks, the world has been a scarier place than I have ever known it.
BUT....
Maybe this will finally change our outlook as a society. Maybe if we have a couple lean years we will learn to not buy things we can't afford. Maybe we'll learn to save money. Maybe we'll decide that biking to work really is better for the economy, environment, and our health. Maybe instead of going to insanely over-priced movies, we'll spend more time talking with other people. Maybe we will learn to appreciate what we have instead of always wanting what someone else has. This could be a very good thing for us--and maybe I'll remember that if I lose my job.
So, I have decided that we will be hosting an "Economic Downturn" party. My ideas so far:
* Potluck
* Everyone bring their favorite money-saving idea
* Pin the handcuffs on the oil company executives
* A gas price peak pool
* Lost Jobs Charades
* New uses for Chevy Suburbans
I need a few more ideas, but I'm thinking later in July?
No more doom & gloom--or at least not until I try to throw a party when I can't buy anything
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