Dearest, Darling, The Internet,
The last time I put myself on a Spending Hiatus it was January 6 2010. I felt full, a slave to consumerism, the meniscus of poorly thought out purchases threatening to spill over.
This time I'm just tired.
Tomorrow is a new month. We are closing in on halfway through 2011.
I've always believed that resolutions are not to be restricted to a new year. I have made resolutions on a new week, a new day, and this time, a new month. As such I have made an April Resolution.
Save for birthday presents, a jacket I have on layby, and perhaps a car*, I will not be buying anything until July.
Sincerely,
Sarah-Rose
p.s. you look lovely today. Seriously.
* more on that anon.
S-R, I resolved to do exactly the same this week. I just finished reading 'Spent' by Avis Cardella (the story of an extreme shopaholic) and I am currently reading 'Not Buying it' by Judith Levine. I've also been inspired by Jill Chivers, who just went 12 months without buying any clothes (except for one small slip-up - see http://myyearwithoutclothesshopping.com/). Solidarity makes quitting easier!
ReplyDeleteOh, and this report is also quite interesting:http://www.sheconomics.com/downloads/womens_emotions.pdf
ReplyDeleteThanks Mindy! I'll check those out.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired.
ReplyDeleteI will start not spending today as well.
phew, what a relief.
I would.. if I had been spending! Ha. I will stop spending in July, after I have been paid and spent a little. I admire your restraint, however. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, Kat, you don't really need to if you haven't been spending!!