Houston, We have a Problem! Well, The Start of a Problem..Maybe
I think I'm addicted to shopping. Sure, have a good laugh, but I love to go shopping. I don't always have to buy something, but it's the attraction to new clothes. I blame this addiction on the pound or two that I've lost. Ok, closer to 80 lbs, but, my point is, I LOVE TO BUY NEW CLOTHES, and I am no longer restricted to buying Plus Size Clothes!
Now, there's another reason behind this shopping addiction, as is outlined very nicely by Prof. Ruth Engs, RN, EdD, of the Indiana University, Department of Applied Health Science, she writes: "Shopping and spending will not assure more love, bolster self-esteem, or heal the hurts, regrets, stress, and the problems of daily living." Wow.. is that hitting the nail on the head, especially the part about love and self-esteem.
Because of various events in my life, such as divorce, a change of jobs, and failed friendships, I do spend a lot of time alone. However, I'm really going to try and start connecting with people. How am I going to do this, well, I have no clue yet, especially, because I do tend to be shy around new people. So, if you have any suggestions, please let me know. For starters, I'll use this blog to at least organize my thoughts, and try to start connecting with something or someone besides the mall.
Now, there's another reason behind this shopping addiction, as is outlined very nicely by Prof. Ruth Engs, RN, EdD, of the Indiana University, Department of Applied Health Science, she writes: "Shopping and spending will not assure more love, bolster self-esteem, or heal the hurts, regrets, stress, and the problems of daily living." Wow.. is that hitting the nail on the head, especially the part about love and self-esteem.
Because of various events in my life, such as divorce, a change of jobs, and failed friendships, I do spend a lot of time alone. However, I'm really going to try and start connecting with people. How am I going to do this, well, I have no clue yet, especially, because I do tend to be shy around new people. So, if you have any suggestions, please let me know. For starters, I'll use this blog to at least organize my thoughts, and try to start connecting with something or someone besides the mall.
posted by Mrs. B at
6:30 PM
3 Comments:
Hi Kitty,
My daughters love shopping at goodwill and the like. Great stuff, often name brand, at a fraction of the cost. They get the rush, combined with not wasting resources, and they get to do it all over again. They like to see how much they can get for how little and the proceeds put people to work who might otherwise not be employed/employable.
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Anonymous, at 12:54 AM
Good thing your sister lets you shop for her! I will give you a new list soon! LOL
Check out eBay for clothing as you continue on your weight loss journey.
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Anonymous, at 9:50 AM
Yes.. even shopping for my sister helps fill this obsession/curse/fascination.. whatever you want to call it. :-)
I LOVE SHOPPING!!!
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Mrs. B, at 10:52 PM
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