Monday, March 22, 2010

22 Days and Counting.....

It has been 22 days since I started this challenge and every day seems to get a little easier. Well sort of... I am just avoiding any place that temptation lurks. So basically, I just stay home! Ha Not really but I have avoided all places that I might not have the discipline to say no, so it’s either home or I just go out for dinner/drinks. I think I might have even gained 5 pounds over the past few weeks going to dinner with friends. Seems to be the thing I indulge in now since I can’t partake in my favorite hobby. (Note to self: need to start doing boot camp 5 times a week ...swimsuit season is right around the corner!)

So, last week wasn’t too bad for me. I was on a much needed vacation from work and it was nice to relax. I am pretty impressed with myself that I didn’t once go anywhere that I could shop! I have even figured out ( after doing some spring cleaning) that I do have tons of clothes to choose from in my closet. IF ( huge IF) I just took the time to filter through them all, I would have enough “new” stuff that I would have something new to wear every day for the next 4 months! I know it’s pathetic when you really start to think about how much money I have spent on clothes that I haven’t even worn yet. But I will be the first to inform everyone that I got my credit card statement last week and I was so excited! Let me explain…

Last month when I decided to do this, I got my statement and I had spent roughly $1500 plus on clothes…yes that’s right! Spending that amount of money in (give or take) a 3 week time frame is ridiculous! So when I got my bill last week, it was down significantly…like all that was on there was living costs! So I am happy to report that I am seeing a much needed improvement on my spending. It’s crazy when you really step back and take a look at what you spend your money on…and in my case, how much. So for someone who pays her credit card off regularly each month, I have extra mula now in the bank rather than having it hanging in my closet!

The sad part is…I am already making a list of things I want to purchase when I can shop on June 1st, 2010!!

First item on my list….my Christian Louboutins! They are so pretty and need to be sitting in my closet...





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