Unfortunately, like Laura, shopping is my kryptonite. While this project is going to be hard, it's obviously going to teach me a life lesson. I never really thought about the money that I was spending...at least not until I realized I was out of it. But where was all that money going? Most likely to magazines and new clothes and other useless products. Although I now realize that I do spend carelessly, I am proud to say that I consider myself a pretty green person. I don't remember the last time I bought a plastic water bottle, I NEVER leave my car running for longer than it has to, and I unplug everything when I'm done with it, or leave the room. I grew up in a family that recycles everything, and it usually makes my skin crawl when I see people throw away plastic bottles in the trash. Although recycling might be easy for me, controlling my spending will be a challenge. It obvously sounds spoiled to say that, but until recently, I never really thought about how much energy was being exerted in order for me to wear a new pair of jean. Now that I realize that most of my clothes and other products are from countries FAR away, I'm going to stop my spending (or at least cut it down MAJORLY).
I promise to take this project seriously, and hopefully by the end of the semester, my spending habits will have changed DRASTICALLY.
I love these posts.. it is so interesting for all of us not just you to think more intentionally about where our stuff comes from. What would be a fun and probably interesting little exercise is for you and your roomie to take a field trip to one of the consignment stores and see what fashion statements are available. Maybe even make a game out of it. What cool outfit could you put together for under say 30 bucks? How fun.. keep up the good writing!!!
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