I don't know how exactly it happened, but I've become a serious shopaholic. It's disasterous, especially when I know I can afford the things I'm buying. However, I can't afford to keep spending this way and buy a new car. I can't believe the ridiculous amount of money that I'm blowing through.
So here are a few promises to myself:
1. No going to the mall, DSW, or outlet stores. You've got plenty of clothes, plenty of bags, and more shoes than you can shake a stick at. You can go back in November to do some Christmas shopping, but no more ridiculous purchases for yourself. You have more than enough.
2. You're going to eat out at least for lunch, try to keep it under $15. Go grocery shopping for dinner instead of going out, and don't cave when your roommates are all ordering something.
3. Start running again. This doesn't have much to do with saving money, but if you're out running, you're not out shopping. AVOID WEBSITES. It is way too easy to just order something when you already know how it fits.
4. Try to keep the dry cleaning to twice a month. While it's something that I think is worth splurging on because the washer at the house eats clothing, try to be a little neater or learn to handwash some of the pieces.
5. STOP DRINKING. Okay, granted this hasn't really been that big of a deal, especially when the roommates are giving you things for free, but seriously, cut back where you can.
Alright, I think those are ones I can stick to. I think. I hope.
And quite possibly as soon as Friday I may have a new baby. I've named it Bill. He looks like a panther.
