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Confession of a shopaholic

September 1st, 2008 at 02:09 am

I am concerned at my own spending ways. Somehow, I think my trip in Morocco has affected me in a way. You see... People there are very couscious of how they look. Well many of them. Even my friend, especially her big sister. She has so many clothes(Way more than me) and it is important for her to keep up-to-date in fashion or else, she will be look down upon by everybody.If you don't dress well there, you don't get any proper services. While it may seem farfetch to you guys, it is true in Morocco.

In a way, I seem to bring that along with me. I love looking stylish. I turn into a shopaholic in shoes and bags recently. I bought many pairs of shoes and one bag here in Canada so far. Oh yeah and a pair of jeans too. It ate up a big chunk of my paycheck this week, so I am quite worry about my future paycheck. Especially my challenge!! But I looooooooove having things that complete my outfit. I used to be more simple than now.

This week, I shop with Kiwii. She is one of those people who tell you to buy this and that because is cheap,cute or whatever. My spending behaviour also comes from her.

My cousine... God, she uses to be one of those 'I hate shopping'. Lately, she gets really excited when she hears the word shopping! Sometimes, she scares me... Especially the last time we went shopping, she was looking at all kind of shoes. We both love shoes so when I am with her, there's a huge chance I will buy a pair of something... -.-"

Overall, the place I live is full of shopaholics. Hey... I should expect that comming from a consumer society. My boyfriend let me free in the wild while he is doing the monk. My boyfriend is a monk while his girlfriend is a... Consumer of today society? What do we call those people?

Anyways, my next post will be 'Confessin of a smart shopper'. I may turn into a shopaholic but I can be smart in my purchases! ;-)

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4 Responses to “Confession of a shopaholic”

  1. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
    September 1st, 2008 at 02:34 pm 1220279682
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    I recommend you try not to think of yourself as a shopaholic. It is not unchangeabley and forever who you are, is it? As you already expressed in connecting it to living in a consumption glorifying society, a big cause of your consumption in overdrive is when and where you live, NOT who you are in your very essence. Just as you recently "turned" to being a shopaholic with regards to shoes and bags, you could "turn" again to not being a shopaholic, right? Allow for that possibility by not labeling yourself as a shopper who just cannot stop herself. You are enjoying the shopping, the acquisition, and the wearing of the new things, but that is not nearly the most important part of who you are so do not enthrone it as the amusing crown of who you are.

    Tell us something else important about who you are-- something not related to money. You can laugh with shopping mates about being a shopaholic, but can you also tell those same people about your other more important qualities, qualities that you hope are lifelong ones that will grow better and be present with you all your life, whether you have money (or credit) to spend or not?

  2. Broken Arrow Says:
    September 1st, 2008 at 03:01 pm 1220281277
    1220281277

    For 19 year old to have these sensible thoughts, it's actually not bad at all!

  3. go.Xtina Says:
    September 1st, 2008 at 07:05 pm 1220295924
    1220295924

    Thanks guys especially you Joan. Yeah I should talk something different other than money.

  4. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
    September 1st, 2008 at 07:47 pm 1220298463
    1220298463

    Well of course, this is a savingadvice.com blog, so we expect some money talk. Smile Sorry if that came across as a lecture. I just meant to offer an alternative to think about.

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