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!
Right on, Grace! Keep it up - just a few more months to go - but even beyond that - a lifetime of changed buying habits ahead, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your support Susannah! The year has gone by surprisingly fast. I can't believe I'm in the home stretch.
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