Now, set me free in a hardware store, garden centre, fabric store, or op shop I always 'find' something I love. But it was a different story when I went shopping on Saturday. I was given a voucher for Christmas, so
we were going to spend it. After two hours, with an hour off for lunch, I was
over it, and just wanted to go home. I had a great time hanging out and talking
with Susie and Tamika, and my little side kick Jarvis. But would have had the
same fun if we had have hung out in the backyard. Everything just seemed so trite,
so expensive, such bad quality.
I was also given vouchers for my birthday and came home with a set of new bath towels in September. But, because there was nothing I needed, it was hard to find something I wanted. I will definitely not waste the card, as it has twelve months to use it, but I think Saturday showed me, after not buying anything for the last two years, I have taught myself to only shop for things I need, rather than want
I was also given vouchers for my birthday and came home with a set of new bath towels in September. But, because there was nothing I needed, it was hard to find something I wanted. I will definitely not waste the card, as it has twelve months to use it, but I think Saturday showed me, after not buying anything for the last two years, I have taught myself to only shop for things I need, rather than want
oh boy we sound the same! retail shops do not interest me AT ALL!!! apart from the seed and garden hose department!!! xxxx
ReplyDeleteSomething to be very proud of, I wish I could say the same but if I had the money I'd probably buy a ton of clothes and throw all my aging ones away!
ReplyDeleteMy local hardware store know me by name. If I could make undies and shoes I would never have a need for retail. (I can never find op shoe shoes in my size)
ReplyDeleteClothes don't really interest me. If I had more money I would spend it on travel
ReplyDeleteTravel would be nice, but as most of my clothes are almost as old as Tarrant my weary wardrobe is on my mind!
ReplyDeleteThe last time I went to a big shopping centre it was only to take advantage of their air con…not to actually shop. That being said, I can shop up a storm at my local shops!
ReplyDeleteThe only 'new' things I have bought is a couple of vintage tops I got before I was pregnant with Jarvis. Other new stuff have either been gifts or hand made.
ReplyDeleteI go to Carindale every fortnight to go to the library with Jarvis and have lunch with him. Other than that I did go shopping before Christmas for gifts, but it is easier to shop for people other than myself
ReplyDeleteI used to shop till I dropped! As I've gotten older it interests me less and less to do so. I'd rather spend money going places or investing in my hobbies (photography and what have you). There are times of course I need to shop for clothes since I have to dress up for work, and Dominic outgrows things, but I always get coupons and promo codes to save a bunch.
ReplyDeleteWe are the same. If I need to shop I try to look at other options to save and avoid retail.
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