The last time I wrote, I eagerly boasted about my last purchase of 2009, which I guess is also my last new purchase for myself until 2011. I know it probably sounds crazy, but I still think it was the best investment ever! I have gotten so many compliments on my gift to myself and I guess if I am looking a hot mess due to my inability to get creative with me current closet gear, my Coach bag makes up for it. At least that is the story that I made up in my had to justify the obvious “image consumption” of this expensive accessory.
After 8 days of this challenge, I will have to say that there is freedom in knowing that there is nothing that will call me to the mall this year,or if I go to the local Wally World, I can bypass all the extras that always seemed to end up in my cart to get the necessities that I came for. I receive coupons and promotional codes all day long virtually through my email or as the only ”good news” in my mailbox. Whereas, it used to be a reason to jump in the car for an impromptu shopping trip, I immediately hit delete, send it to the recycling bin or pass it along to a fellow shopper that can use it. It’s amazing how powerful a coupon can be, but I have defeated them all!
2010 for me signifies transformation and a opportunity for me to create another chapter of my book that will be completely different than the rest. I am starting school and committed to building a solid foundation for myself that is in line with who I am and my core beliefs. I am out to save and erase the scarcity conversations that I have had from a financial standpoint, while living with respect for our scarce resources. I choose to make investments into myself that are bigger than what we experience on the surface when we are wearing the latest gear, or driving the fastest car or living in the mansion on the hill. My dreams are so much greater than that. Therefore, this challenge is an opportunity to eliminate the distractions and to get back to the basics. For me, that means to get back to my Passion and Purpose and the Pursuit anything green to include money and food.
