Well, this MDLOL has spent far too much money lately! Part of being a Lady of Leisure is enjoying the finer things of life, however there is a point in which there is excessive enjoyment. I feel that lately I have begun to take for granted the money that we earn and simply spend it on whatever I feel like. Rather than saving for something I really love. We have also been eating out a lot and although it's lovely and easy to do so, I wanted to try and prepare all meals at home for a month and see if it is challenging or not.I also feel that of late I have been drawing far too much fulfillment from material possessions, which can be dangerous because that is not what they are designed to do. I am finding that I seek shopping when feeling bored or down, because it is something to do, there are lots of pretty things to surround you and people that like you (and your money) and you end up coming home with something new! All good things, right? But then after a short time, I feel just as I did before going shopping. The novelty wears off and I'm back to wanting something else.
So, for the whole month of July I will not be purchasing new clothes, books or coffees (except after my running sessions on Thursdays). I will not be asking someone else to do our cooking and pay them for the privilege. I won't be going to the movies or renting films on Apple TV. I will not be buying any Lu Lu Lemon!!!
Today is the first day of this experiment (Yesterday should have been... but I got my dates confused.. What?? I'm on holidays!) I feel excited to do something out of the ordinary. However I also feel a little tight in the chest thinking about not going shopping or buying a coffee. Almost like a withdrawal. Could I have been addicted to shopping? And the thrill of spending? I have already started thinking about the things I could buy at the end of the month, with all the money I save. Really, quite sad.
If I do decide to break this promise to myself, I have given my husband a set of my favourite books that I have said he can take to St. Vincents. This would literally break my heart!
A whole month without spending...
Wish me luck!
