Mission: I am giving up stuff. I am not going to buy new clothes, appliances or stuff for a year. I will maintain these practices following the initial year, but I consider this year my detox. I am doing the detox to simplify my life. People pay to have their waste sucked out of their gut, I am going to reduce the amount of crap in my life for free.
Rules: For one year, starting Friday, March 12, 2010 I will not buy new clothing, household appliances, electronics, accessories, books or other stuff. Obviously, I will be able to buy food, underwear and hygiene products. I can buy used products at thrift stores, antique shops, consignment vendors or online and I can barrow things from friends or family.
Goals: Detox myself from stuff. Trying to keep up with trends is an uphill battle that we are NEVER supposed to win. I can be happy without shopping. Rather than spending time browsing I hope to spend more time enjoying my life. I want to see if simpler is better.
2. Decrease my footprint: The American consumer culture has much higher cost than most people are aware of. The increased rates of consumption impact our environment, out health and our world. For more information check out. http://www.storyofstuff.com/
3. Save money. I am a graduate student on a budget. I would like to save a few clams in the process.
4. Not look like I shop at a thrift store. I am not a fasionista, but I have no desire to look like I shop at a thrift store. MK and Ashley can pull the look off, but I work in an office and go to school. I can’t show up to work in smelly, over sized rags.
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