Yes, I am a shopaholic. I have accepted that fact many years ago. I even got a job complimenting this addiction and further enhancing my shopping skills. My job is not really that much help restraining this addiction. *wink*
Sometimes, I would find myself wandering in the afternoon trying figure out the right concept for a certain location. But then, I would go thru the neatly stacked books, hanged clothing, display of shoes, bags, perfumes, cosmetics, office supplies and even food. There are quite a number of times that I would just need to buy a certain thing I need urgently and I ended up buying other stuffs which I'm not sure when I will be needing. Once, I was looking for a Filipiniana (to attend an event) but I ended up buying a chiffon blouse (not even a hint of Filipiniana on it) instead and a small bag to compliment it. Or I would need to buy a spray bottle and I ended up buying a whole toiletry keeper (complete with the racks for everything and soap dish). I have also been eyeing the big plastic storage boxes with the "buy one take one" tags. But how in the hell I'm suppose to get home carrying those when you are just commuting. =P There are so many instances that these things are happening when I try to just buy a few things or even if I'm not planning to buy anything.
But slowly I wanted to do something with this addiction. I don't bring credit cards with me when I just plan to have lunch. I even leave my atms because it's easy to withdraw cash from the machine and even easier to debit with just one swipe when you're already at the cashier. At work I was provided with a card that you can use at certain store and have it deducted in your salary without interest. And yes, I also leave it where my other cards are. I just need to put down the items and get it some other time, better yet I would not be able to go back and buy it. I also avoid the sales person to get near me and influence me. (I'm quite weak at that) To be able to say "No". (difficult word)
Now, whatever that I need to buy I rank it as priority, medium priority, less priority than see it as something that I must have and should have. It been helping me and quite loving the thought that I finally walked away without that bag on the mannequin. =)
