If you would ask me if I was a "shopaholic" I would without a doubt say no... but the prospect of only buying used clothes, books, music, and movies is giving me anxiety. I am having nightmares, panic attacks in dreams, and general uncomfortableness about it. I have been trying not to think about it and generally ignoring the reality (although I know that it is really not that big of a deal). All of these things made me want to start even sooner than my original April 19th deadline. It is not really that bad, everything can be bought used really. Amazon makes it real easy, as does ebay and all the local stores. So why all the anxious feelings... I am not sure, but people are generally amused that I have made this decision. At work a woman suggested that after 6 months or so I reward myself with a new product. This is tempting, but not going to happen. I want the satisfaction of going a year, I want to see the change, and I want to save the money.
I am hoping that one year I will be able to go a year without shopping, but for now that isn't a possibility. For now used will do.
Which brings me to today... Today I went shopping, I bought some ultra fine sharpies, a few things for spring for my son (he is 18 months), and some picture frames for a present. Not bad, until I got home and realized I did not buy a present for the baby shower I am going to this weekend. The sinking feeling is just settling in. But I have a plan and will not back down! Tomorrow I am going to Lincoln to my fave thrift store. I am so excited to see what I can find and to start this new chapter in my life.
I plan on updating this blog at least weekly with my adventures in the used market.
-Kirstin
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OMG! I LOVE THIS!!! HAVE NO ANXIETY MY K! Come visit and we will thrift it up!! Love this idea! Love you!
ReplyDeleteYou're makin' your Mama proud! Good luck with your project, and don't worry, you'll soon see that buying used means you will be able to afford better stuff than you can ever find at Walmart!
ReplyDeleteYou know what makes me sick... Is I think about all the junk at a Dollar Store... Wal-Mart... etc... and I think about how probably 90% of the stuff will end up in a landfill somewhere! And there are THOUSANDS of stores selling JUNK!!!! ugh! Soooo inspiring K!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty exciting, and I feel that it is true, I will be able to afford a higher quality. I am excited.
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