One thing that you just have to love about America is that we couple every holiday – secular, religious, what have you – with a one-day only sale. Celebrating the birth of Christ? Why not join together your solemnization with the purchase of a new cashmere sweater (30 percent off!). Breaking bread on Thanksgiving? Don’t forget the following day is Black Friday! It all sounds pretty ridiculous, but I have to admit, it’s one of my favorite things about holidays. And plus, the economy needs all the help it can get right now.
As Craig and I did Memorial Day-esque activities on Saturday and plan to on Monday as well, we spent Sunday showing our love by spending our money. Nothing sings patriotism like a crisp new wardrobe! That theory makes sense in my head by the way…
It’s funny the logic and reasoning I will use when shopping. It goes a little something like this: “Look at these nice clothes. I better buy them now. And why should I buy them now? Because these new clothes will redefine me as a person and reestablish my place as a mover and a shaker in this world. I will portray the power and put togetherness that I have since lacked solely because I am not yet in possession of these must-have shoes I just found. Plus, they happen to be 25 percent off. Coincidence? I think not. And $300 is not that much to spend on shoes that will actually change my life, so I better snap them up before some less-worthy woman does!!!!!” Yup, that about sums up the insanity that goes through my head…on occasion. And when it does, I am lucky to have my friend Mastercard. And even luckier to have my paycheck coming to me on Tuesday.
- The joy that comes with that buying high as portrayed in the movie Shopaholic!
And then the insanity...
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