Confessions of a Shopaholic: As you could probably infer, I have a problem. However, this problem is relatively noninvasive and has been kept successfully at bay for a little over a year. (Yay!) I have replaced the urge to purchase with the urge to window shop and try on--usually in stores that are rather out of my league. I have had a flew slipups (see: cocktail-gate of 2008), but have since recognized the cues and triggers and put steps in place to avoid future misbehavior.
I will be observing this Lenten season with two things: The removal of one thing, and the doing of another.
- I will be removing ALL unnecessary shopping. Forget just clothing, I'm talking about the impulse candy in the checkout line at the grocery store, eating out when I have food at home, and careful consideration in all gift buying.
- I will be doing more exercising and being much less of a lazy slug. Becoming complacent with my figure has turned on me as of late, and I want to prevent further movement in a direction that is rather difficult to reverse.
I will do my best to update daily. They will be short and sweet. For example, today's entry would read:
"Went to the grocery store today and purchased bread and butter. Although I could probably use to restock the fridge, I have plenty of food that I have held hostage in my pantry and freezer for far too long. I passed the candy aisle on the way to the checkout and noticed that Robins Eggs have already made their seasonal debut. I feel the same way about Robins Eggs as I do about Candy Pumpkins: they are just as dangerous as heroin. I was very proud of my ability to walk in and out, and enjoyed a lovely supper. I thought about exercise tonight-and that is a step in the right direction!"
Tomorrow: window shopping while walking around the Village at lunch time.
