Confessions of a Shopaholic: Crap...

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Guys, this is not a drill.

Image result for shopping tumblrCODE RED.
I SHOPPED.

 So hear me out OK? First of all, One of the things was a gift, so that doesn't even count. Second, I was taken shopping by my family and boyfriend so really this is all their fault. Finally, the sales were all way too bomb.

 To recap, I tried to not shop at all, and ended up shopping, So sad, but true. Let's break it down.

 I'm sure  you want to know what it was that was so necessary or amazing that I couldn't resist it. Well... Topshop jeans were on sale... and then this super cute tank at Garage... and DAMMIT there was a buy two get three sale!!! Here's the thing, through my detox, however short lived it was, I realized that trying to not shop is an impossible task. There will always be situations or occasions that come up where it is necessary to shop. For example, my best friend's birthday, Christmas is coming up (yes I already started my Christmas shopping), I needed new shoes because mine broke, etc. So I can be forgiven right?

 So where does that leave me? Well.. I decided that the next best thing to not shopping was to:

 Image result for shopping tumblrA. Avoid the mall at all costs because I have no willpower.
B. Try to be as smart with my shopping as possible.
C. Write an article for the school paper on how the world is rigged against students who try to save.

 Honestly, I'm constantly torn between the two thoughts "Live life to the fullest" and "Save for the future". I want to travel, shop and live fully, but then I also want to move out soon, or be a dog mom, you know major life moments. It's a never ending battle between now and later.


Keep you posted, 

 T
xx


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