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Nov 02, 2005 12:44

Not a single trick-or-treater this year. Good, because i had no part in the unnecessary fattening of American children, and my evening wasn't interrupted by the doorbell. Bad, because i now live in a house with a shit-ton of mini Heath bars. Good, because i like Heath bars. Bad, for the same reason.
Spent a truly obscene amount of money in Sephora yesterday (polished off my giftcard from last Christmas and more ... thanks jesamin!!!), couldn't help it. i love Sugar eyeshadow. Bought hair goop, craft stuff, groceries, a pair of earrings. This all took place AFTER i went on a ginormous online clothes shopping binge. When will i learn? Credit cards DON'T get mad at you if you don't use them!!! i do NOT have to buy things just because they're pretty. Of course, i'm kidding myself - YES I DOOOOOO!!

A Handy List of Shopping Rationalizations: (use as many as needed)
* It won't be this cheap next week!
* i need it!
* i don't smoke crack or beat children, so i'm entitled to a few pretty things!
* Everyone spends money on this stuff, it's part of the cost of living!
* Not buying this will make me sad/mean, and that affects my loved ones - it's not fair to drag them into it! Conversely, if i buy it, i will be happy/peaceful, and i will be nicer to the people around me!
* If i wait, it might not be here next time, and then i'll never forgive myself!
* The economy needs me!
* Everything happens for a reason - i must have been meant to buy this!
* i'll make up for it by being extra frugal next month!
* It's my duty to spread good taste in this jurisdiction, and the best way to lead is by example!
* i am buying this to celebrate (insert an event you forgot to celebrate here - other people's birthdays, relatively mundane accomplishments like successfully sending a fax, and religious holidays in religions other than your own are fair game)!
* i am suffering from (any ailment, pain, or bad mood) and must buy something as part of my therapy, or risk health complications!
* Struggling against the urge to buy this is draining me ... and i must have energy to fulfill my destiny!
* This is SO not a big deal. i can totally pay for this when (potential/imaginary money) comes in.
EDIT: i forgot my number one!!! Best applied to online shopping:
* When i get it, if i don't like it/it doesn't fit, i'll just return it!! (i almost never return it)

So, how are you all doing today? Remember that i love you!!!!! Even though i haven't been holding up my end of the commenting lately.
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