The Ultimate Consumer

I am aware we are in an economic crisis.

I am aware I am unemployed.

I am aware I am living off of credit card debt.

But I can't stop buying stuff. At thats all it is. STUFF. I am the ultimate consumer and I can't stop myself. I love it. DVD's (you have no idea how many), clothes, eating out, getting my nails done. I love it all. I'm already in an enormous amount of debt which I have come to grips with. My deal with myself is that when I move in with my dad I will stop all the stuff buying and pay off my debt since I will be getting rid of most of my other bills. I like the deal although I suspect in a month I will not be so happy about it.

Now I really don't have a problem with my shopping but my mom makes me feel like I'm an alcoholic or something. Its so sad. I'm not a worrier (is that how you spell it? Definition: not one who worries) at all. Never have been, I just kind of shrug it off. It will all work out. Whatever. But my mom has the ability to make me feel like I'm doing something horrible.

I was at her house over the weekend and I said something about buying clothes for an interview and she said "With what?!" and I made the credit card swiping action with my hand. She made a face. Then we were talking about Rock Band 2 and I was saying I wanted another guitar for Christmas (something easy for her BF to get me) but the guitar didnt come out until a few days before Christmas. And she said "what about the game itself?" I made the swiping action. (already have it preordered) And she was revolted. Its my issue. I'm not worried why should she be?! And don't say "shes your mom thats what she does"...I'll kill you.

Anyway, I sort of went off on a tangent there. My original thought was to say how much I like shopping, debt or no debt, and do you SEE how many sales are out there right now? Thank-you down-turned economy! Most of my favorite stores have been having 'buy one get one half off' sales on clothes for the last month! Its AMAZING. I went to NY & Co. (good for dress up clothes) the other day and saved as much as I spent thanks to sales and coupons! (yes, I used a COUPON. that is a step for me)

I like buying stuff. But those days are soon coming to a close. Soon I will be making lists on here about what stuff I want to buy but can't have. Sad face.