I’ve completed a full 2 weeks of attempting to not shop. What have I purchased? Besides the occasional soda pop at work (during post-running hypoglycemic episodes only), a much-needed pot for my ailing patio tomato plant, a bracelet and some t-shirts at the Goodwill (these were recycled fabric for a new project), and the ribbon and Velcro to complete a costume, not much. I’ve avoided the opportunity for shopping as much as possible, but of course, in our society temptations abound. I think I’ve done a decent job of fending it off. What haven’t I bought? In the past two weeks, I have considered, and postponed, purchasing the following items:
- magazine subscription – both the paper and e-versions
- lawn chairs – would have been great at Shakespeare…
- new fabric – still haven’t used all I have…
- books – several are not available through either the library or PBS L
- cheese-maker – don’t ask
- additional Melodias – I’ve had a taste, I want them all!
- t-shirt dress – maybe I can make one?
- art work – beautiful stuff at the SAF
- bread bowl – I’m sure I would’ve used it!
- ORG t-shirt – maybe once ML is actually playing…
- reusable grocery bags – needed, but am using various bags I find around the house for now
- recycled backpack – it just looked cool
- “surfer” shoes – I have no idea what they’re really called, but they were so comfy…
All of these items are things I could afford and would have normally bought on impulse, but I’m being good. I’m sticking with my pledge, as best I can. The cd I ordered from Amazon before I started has already arrived, a couple of weeks early, but I am not opening the package until this is over. Instant gratification be damned! J
Today I will finished reading Affluenza – I failed miserably the “affluenza self-diagnosis test” in Chapter 21. I am deeply infected. Hopefully this month is my first step towards recovery…
