Remember right around the time of (Canadian) Thankgiving, I declared that I spend too much money on myself and that I was going on a one month shopping diet, and then you never read about it again?
Well, I made it!
I haven't bought anything frivolous for myself in a month. No clothing, no purses, no shoes, no magazines, no books. The only thing I bought for myself was a Dan Mangan Tshirt at the show, but that doesn't count since I can't buy that in every day life. It was an occasion, dammit.
So yah, I made it through the month. I'll be honest with you, I am jonesing for a shopping spree. Some new running attire would be nice, but I really should be turning my finances towards Christmas gifts. I also realized today, while buying a present for a work friend, that I do enjoy buying things for others a lot, so getting a good start on my Christmas shopping will be fun.
Anyway, I've been feeling quite forgetful lately. I don't like it, because I pride myself on my memory. I don't think it's my memory that's failing me. I just haven't been very focused as of late.
It was my turn to bring in snacks for this week's student council meeting. When I showed up, the president and vice president asked me where the snacks were, and I realized I'd completely forgotten. However, I had some leftover Halloween snacks in my filing cabinet, and I stole a three-quarters full box of cookies from my work spouse's desk. At least it was something.
My friend Fea, who is also a student council moderator, arrive after the snack debacle, and said "Hey! I like those Hershey caramel bars! Oh, and these cookies look yummy!" El Presidente and VP were giving me sneaky looks and laughing as I just looked over at the wall. Anyway, I'm quite glad to have that Halloween chocolate out of my filing cabinet (can we say temptation?) and I have already got replacement cookies for my work spouse. In fact, I'm just going to sneak the new box of cookies on her desk and see if she notices.
I have signed up again for snack next week. This time I'm going to overwhelm them, as opposed to underwhelming them.
Can you guys remind me about this? ;)
6 comments:
Hee! There's something about November, I think. Yesterday I *totally* forgot that I had a 7.30 class to teach, and wandered in at 7.50 clutching a cup of coffee!
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1. Wow - I am quite impressed by the shopping diet and plan to do one of my own soon. Hoepfully I will be as successful as you were.
2. I think eveyrone is getting mentally wiped out at this point in the year. But let us know when you need the reminder!
I've been meaning to blog about my shopping diet too (I've been pretty adamant about it since your post) but I haven't gotten around to it.
I've done well, too - and hey - that t-shirt is TOTALLY related to music which we said didn't count in this diet because it's a necessity.
I had to buy a baby shower gift for a friend, which I didn't think counted either.
Etsy is calling my name though for Christmas so I'm due for some shopping soon.
I'd love to hear about your shopping diet experiences! What it was like/how you fared/were you tempted. Congrats- awesome accomplishment.
Shopping diets are tough but needed now and then. I too love buying for others and usually pride myself in fun finds. Here is to another season!
Good on you for getting through a whole month without frivolous spending!
Hmmm what snack will you bring next time? Buy something now and leave it on your desk LOL!
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