A lot of people have asked me if I'm still doing the no-shopping thing. I've been quite quiet on this front lately, but it's not because I've been secretly binge buying. (Okay, in full disclosure, I bought a couple things since my July reveal: a sports bra and a pair of sandals for the BlogHer convention.)
But for the most part, I've been staying away from the malls and from the shopping websites.
I was talking to someone today about why I'm doing this, and I started getting all emotional, with my eyes tearing up. That's a sign that I'm on the right track.
I hate the clutter of and rotating door of cheap clothing/goods.
I don't want to support the dubious labor practices that enable retailers to sell this stuff so cheaply.
I don't want to model to my kids that this is how we use our resources.
I want to spend our hard-earned income on bigger, more worthwhile things.
I want to be able to spend my time pursuing things that are worthwhile, not pursuing stuff.
It has been ten months since I set out to change my buying habits. I feel the difference. The other day, I took a bra out of the drawer and noticed that the underwire was popping out (TMI? too bad!). It's been a long time since I actually wore out an item. Most of my clothes are looking a little worse for wear, but that's what they're for, right?
No, I haven't gone cold-turkey all year, but I feel that internal realignment has happened and will continue. With the holidays coming up, there will be more challenges. I'll let you know how it goes!
