tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79228431084256284172024-03-12T21:29:33.185-07:00Saving... the life of a Shopaholic.The trials and tribulations of my life not spending money, but saving it.Amanda Pezzanitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02170529186160809378noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922843108425628417.post-7339027314574030042010-03-18T14:12:00.000-07:002010-03-18T14:42:30.826-07:00Week 7: On the road to successI have come to the end of the blog for school and from the first day until now much has changed. I can attribute much of this to those who are reading because one of the thing that I keep telling myself is "If I post that I splurged on this, everyone will be disappointed and they will all know that I keep failing." Your eyes kept me from failing.<br /><br />When mapping out my original plan for this, it did include having my flight book at the end of the blog which I have done, along with paying off other debts which I have almost finished and saving money for the trip. I have yet to save a significant amount of money, but I am getting there. I have been talking to a friend of mine that has just in the past week arrived home from a week in London and she is giving me a tone of money saving tips for the trip, which I greatly appreciate.<br /><br />This blog has opened the eyes of people who are close to me by encouraging me to save as much money as possible and make sure that I don't waste money on unnecessary things, which is greatly appreciated. Last Thursday Matthew took me to Chapters to pick out a book that he said he has heard a lot of amazing things about in the media and yes, Oprah. It is a book called "Smart Cookies Guide to Making More Dough and Getting Out of <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-88vGNJmLEe261MKbSMzuve4eSHY3N2hHxkruOM4kRL6IkXfp0uS_2u5mantgYD6fDQRIPr4V-9eUNQkDdWC6Fu-34cAM7fayrDjHVwDbGkDZxbj6RcDC6oRwlG_Zor8lrCL6xhyphenhyphenZlkqB/s1600-h/smart-cookies-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 129px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-88vGNJmLEe261MKbSMzuve4eSHY3N2hHxkruOM4kRL6IkXfp0uS_2u5mantgYD6fDQRIPr4V-9eUNQkDdWC6Fu-34cAM7fayrDjHVwDbGkDZxbj6RcDC6oRwlG_Zor8lrCL6xhyphenhyphenZlkqB/s200/smart-cookies-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450092362486304274" border="0" /></a>Debt." I thought it strange that he was buying such a book for himself, not only because all the smart cookies are women but also because he seemed pretty money savvy, I just assumed at this point that my bad habits had gotten to him. I was wrong, the book was for me, obviously! I have just begun by reading the "About Us" section describing all the girls and how they got where they are today and their <a href="http://http//www.smartcookies.com/about/bios">backgrounds</a> got to me. Two of the five girls are in their mid twenties and are in the public relations field. Both in very (I mean extremity) similar situations than me. I instantly fell in love and can't wait until school is taken care of so that I can really get into the book.<br /><br />Now that I won't have this blog as an outlet I am glad that I have been given this book. It will teach me everything that I need to know to manage my money properly (as good as all my ideas were) and they are all proven tactics. Gotta love Matthew for looking out for me.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCJcYhYvjcQSQi5bmIs4ihD_I1Sg5EiuifCVTf4WmqN-2WpnTZ1zsBbt1cQaKC5T1r_NrcEXemP1BUyg8vej3LbBG2wi6A_ivCZQVBBwfUV0h8PTuVh3PF62qOhEYe-Fa0aGErunrYn2_D/s1600-h/smart-cookies2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCJcYhYvjcQSQi5bmIs4ihD_I1Sg5EiuifCVTf4WmqN-2WpnTZ1zsBbt1cQaKC5T1r_NrcEXemP1BUyg8vej3LbBG2wi6A_ivCZQVBBwfUV0h8PTuVh3PF62qOhEYe-Fa0aGErunrYn2_D/s200/smart-cookies2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450091760734163570" border="0" /></a><br />I look forward to my wealthy future and never feeling the need to spending even a dime!<br /><br /><br /><br />Check out the <a href="http://www.smartcookies.com/">Smart Cookies website</a>! It is an amazing tool for anyone who needs to change their life around or even just save a few pennies here of there!Amanda Pezzanitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02170529186160809378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922843108425628417.post-40634880662516469922010-03-09T14:48:00.000-08:002010-03-09T15:02:21.827-08:00Week 6: What to do....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvLROx88VvkGqDo8QvkSswnEwC2YRib_RpUO6spFWjYqfY8VqwdOJT-iAguQnWvMWdrgru78P6LmCb9Aw9Q9_AF6V8Z6t_XT1H_un1Gcmu3jOSu613qJB4X7cA3Klgx5NBVCT9Qb2I_0e/s1600-h/Harrods_at_night.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446773231520699874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvLROx88VvkGqDo8QvkSswnEwC2YRib_RpUO6spFWjYqfY8VqwdOJT-iAguQnWvMWdrgru78P6LmCb9Aw9Q9_AF6V8Z6t_XT1H_un1Gcmu3jOSu613qJB4X7cA3Klgx5NBVCT9Qb2I_0e/s200/Harrods_at_night.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRnqvZlbRdzKdDaPETT51mcnk81NMKFpiby7osXqXibZ9Rsyr1CZAHMHRyvlzhiuONCqlEb6MFtY_NA0QcC7loFSMUNtV9sA2DBZV2S3ZOXt0DTvY4be2iUaMqnu3jqjWG4SfHiVf0Sh8/s1600-h/londoneyebynight.jpg"></a><br /><br />As I said previously, I would like to start booking some attractions in advance? Yay or nay?<br /><br />By doing so I am preventing myself from having to carry around a significant amount of cash and my spending money will be for clothes, food and other fun things.<br /><br />But the issue is what if I can't make it? Are there specific days that I have to go to these attractions once they are booked? Can I get my money back? .<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1JseliOwtTev2DNEwgZycmAu6RqcsnZ1aOvzRBFMDpKcqzYPqmouTxo7tAp_AbavT1fCVAoQC8KUPS8VHrjNmyK-bkEZu_iGeDlkNnkwcH17CQPIs728YXHRo7iJe_XxT2cIQokQwcn0/s1600-h/images.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 143px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446772019521771810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1JseliOwtTev2DNEwgZycmAu6RqcsnZ1aOvzRBFMDpKcqzYPqmouTxo7tAp_AbavT1fCVAoQC8KUPS8VHrjNmyK-bkEZu_iGeDlkNnkwcH17CQPIs728YXHRo7iJe_XxT2cIQokQwcn0/s200/images.jpg" /></a>All questions that I have, that are not all posted on their web page and I am not particularly eager to call London and find out. I have to save that money for the trip remember?<br /><br />So these are my delimas. I am sure that there could be worse things to be stressed out about, but this is it at the moment.<br /><br />Advice in this matter will be well recieved... please help. </div>Amanda Pezzanitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02170529186160809378noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922843108425628417.post-72070801285947352362010-03-02T18:03:00.000-08:002010-03-02T18:25:41.542-08:00Week 5: London Baby<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZJ9zC-FRrsENjKQnueOPlP8ZVKioOWvOAsiKzsKsWs4JBU1tdKC_9n-0SyFvSgaT1vP-UcO60vb38X9LSTOGQwmy8BOME9OBiOMoAtScEOGw-O5deLTBtmslswWlUsdy5NzMogzYvXoz/s1600-h/london.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZJ9zC-FRrsENjKQnueOPlP8ZVKioOWvOAsiKzsKsWs4JBU1tdKC_9n-0SyFvSgaT1vP-UcO60vb38X9LSTOGQwmy8BOME9OBiOMoAtScEOGw-O5deLTBtmslswWlUsdy5NzMogzYvXoz/s200/london.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444226149298163858" border="0" /></a><br />I have officially booked my flight. I am departing May 19 at 5:55 pm and arrive home May 29 at 6:00 pm. I have also used some money that I have been saving to purchase 55 pounds. Instead of spending it I have converted it onto money that is useless here and will be 55 pounds richer in London. I am hoping to continue to just spend little bits of extra cash I have sitting around to buy pounds from time to time so that it's not such a huge deal cashing in all this money before I leave. Also, I think this way I have a better chance at actually having money to spend there.<br /><br />Another piece of good news for me is that I have not spent much money at all since the ticket has been booked, because I am now terrified that I will run out of money there, so all I will be doing is saving. Everything is looking good. I am now looking into purchasing tickets for things ahead of time so I will have more money to spend there.<br /><br />It's looking bright.<br /><br />This will be me in London camera and all... <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0asSJqsyJo">Joey Tribbiani</a>Amanda Pezzanitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02170529186160809378noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922843108425628417.post-80354398584366928462010-02-23T06:51:00.000-08:002010-02-23T09:24:03.384-08:00Week 4: My slow demise...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7mEPeP5Xg_4ymUotXA19Lr4LKVnxBrZ0xz9Rg0Gb0eA9AjBicq4bsjqFmCK_QX3lfuYgF5jvzHjAt5PBbm6i5yzWpJtw-gLzSfaY37LwKJueHzEmU1ppTICPhwLDNNQH1LToR3t8q62BZ/s1600-h/funny-pictures-sad-cat-blackandwhite.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 156px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441456465946553042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7mEPeP5Xg_4ymUotXA19Lr4LKVnxBrZ0xz9Rg0Gb0eA9AjBicq4bsjqFmCK_QX3lfuYgF5jvzHjAt5PBbm6i5yzWpJtw-gLzSfaY37LwKJueHzEmU1ppTICPhwLDNNQH1LToR3t8q62BZ/s200/funny-pictures-sad-cat-blackandwhite.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">It has been rough to say the least. I have used my credit card many times since it has been paid off. I will not get into the details, but it has happened. I am getting frustrated with myself. I very obviously have little to zero self control. Well I can't say that, I did go to the Eaton's Center on the weekend and despite all the good deals that I found all I purchased (on my credit card mind you) was a new bronzer (having dropped my other one in the sink at the Delta Chelsea the day before, as I was getting ready to go to a club. I panicked and attempted to save what I could from the wet surface and eventually opted to steal from one of the other girls) and concealer. So I am flailing. Slowly but surly I am. By this time next week I hope to have my flight to London booked and at that point my credit card will be locked away forever (or until I go to London).<br /><br />I need to be re </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiaPNlR5A4I"><span style="font-family:arial;">inspired</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">...</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Here are the top ten tips for saving cash and stretching your pennies by the University of Utah.</span><br /></span></strong><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Is your account balance less than your GPA? A new semester can break the bank. Here are some tips for saving cash and stretching your pennies as the school year begins!<br /><br />1.) Walk or bike as much as possible to save on gas (and gas money).<br /><br />2.) I suggest a budget to map out expenses and try to stick to it. Also cooking at home at least 2 meals a day seriously saves about $230 a month!<br /><br />3.) Check your coupons and buy what’s on sale.<br /><br />4.) Eat tuna, eggs, bread, rice, cous cous... simple stuff, and cut out the beef and pork. Better for you and costs much less!<br /><br />5.) Don't get a credit card. Live on what you make. "I will pay for it later" adds up quickly.<br /><br />6.) Work while you go to school!<br /><br />7.) Everyone should apply for scholarships and financial aid...you never know what you might actually qualify for!<br /><br />8.) If you need a new car buy used instead of new.<br /><br />9.) Ride TRAX if you can. Instead of paying for a parking tag, you get a UTA card for FREE!! TRAX & bus rides are free with the card. To avoid really packed trains up to the U, ride about 15-20 minutes earlier than a class starts.<br /><br />10.) If you still have to drive, go to the Institute. For attending one class 75% of the time you can get a parking pass for their parking for FREE!<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span>Amanda Pezzanitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02170529186160809378noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922843108425628417.post-31661449571740548772010-02-09T14:25:00.000-08:002010-02-23T08:48:14.072-08:00Week 3: SUCCESS<span style="font-family:arial;">I have officially succeeded in my third week. With help from my darling friend X (not wanting to be known by anything but X) I have officially paid off my entire Visa bill. Along with this I have also paid off all but $150.00 that I have owed my parents and any monthly bills: phone, gym etc.
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<br />Along side all this success was my lack of spending this week; nothing but groceries and a Valentines gift for Matthew. I was VERY tempted to purchase a whole new outfit for an event that I am attending on the 20th, aside from the fact that I already have an outfit, (and purchased new shoes for that outfit if you look back to week 1) and I resisted! Hardly, but I did with the help of Lauren and Matthew.
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<br />I have come to the conclusion that I have to get another job away from the mall. It is very hard for me to be there four times a week and not spend a dime; I have done it but it was very challenging. Overall I am ecstatic with my progress this week and can't wait to see what happens next week.</strong></span>
<br />Amanda Pezzanitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02170529186160809378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922843108425628417.post-3368515056925950652010-02-03T15:51:00.000-08:002010-02-16T10:13:05.288-08:00Week 2: Baby Steps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dkayIYroD-mIhyphenhyphen5GMWAdZc9_eXwDWLxTf5eI3WU0TDfPbWTHmCllZa58nLxWsx7VYm8BpgDgO9_N4D_7ip-aBHRNbFL9_xfa2i42QoPcCmxsXRwTKxJTcfOr8_XVLimErveLG7Bq006e/s1600-h/piggy-bank.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dkayIYroD-mIhyphenhyphen5GMWAdZc9_eXwDWLxTf5eI3WU0TDfPbWTHmCllZa58nLxWsx7VYm8BpgDgO9_N4D_7ip-aBHRNbFL9_xfa2i42QoPcCmxsXRwTKxJTcfOr8_XVLimErveLG7Bq006e/s200/piggy-bank.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434169460140018562" border="0" /></a>
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Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">After much discussion and deliberation it has been decided that I did indeed fail week one. But really, it was only week one... right? The problem is week two. Yes, I did spend money, only $50.00, but still it is a decent amount. I have made the executive decision to make some changes to the plan. After realizing that I can sweet talk Matthew into many sticky situations I have decided to call my friend Lauren when in future sticky situations. Matthew has not lost all responsibility… just some.</span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">
<br /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I decided this week that I should dip in to my RRSP’s to totally wipe out my VISA. The appointment was made (ironically with Nicole’s father) for yesterday morning and I should have the money two days from today. I thought that this would be a solution, because instead of any possible problems with my credit score I just pay off the whole card all together. Once school is done I will be able to pay back the money quickly.
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<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">This week falls in the middle think. The way things are going, next week should be a success… I hope!</span></p> Amanda Pezzanitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02170529186160809378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922843108425628417.post-75038969468384600902010-01-26T11:54:00.000-08:002010-02-16T10:10:28.135-08:00Week 1: Fail?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvv4hGMH5wrhAPwdPfXKTjVMPEt8aNHA-Aks3j1vIkwvUGEI_YaQZ_tLcTMqB87sU32QBSjEvUiq1MqCRc0UEn65X2SQTjsFoUybNlRbBCzA-LiUfd8WFV7iHBjOnWQRrkBhgO4oZNq_6/s1600-h/failure-success.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvv4hGMH5wrhAPwdPfXKTjVMPEt8aNHA-Aks3j1vIkwvUGEI_YaQZ_tLcTMqB87sU32QBSjEvUiq1MqCRc0UEn65X2SQTjsFoUybNlRbBCzA-LiUfd8WFV7iHBjOnWQRrkBhgO4oZNq_6/s320/failure-success.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431233396764478002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(41, 48, 59);" lang="EN-CA"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">This week started off flawless. (Well, besides the new pair of shoes I purchased at Town Shoes. They were on sale for $39.99 from $100.00 and I have an upcoming birthday party to attend. Instead of a new outfit I just switch the shoes from another. This saves me </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span style=""></span>from purchasing </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span style=""></span>a whole new outfit!)I chose not to bring my wallet with me to school keeping me from buying food and that saved me quite a bit. It all started going downhill yesterday. I had a doctor’s appointment that I was not particularly looking forward to and thought that I would reward myself with a much needed hair cut. The problem is that my hair dresser is located in the mall. I did what I could to prevent this from being a problem. I called my cousin whose girlfriend's parents own a salon, but he neglected to get back to me on time. I attempted to book an appointment with another well known salon in my area but they are not open on Mondays… just my luck. So I went to the one in the mall. I was a bit early for my appointment and thought that I might as well go to La Senza and take a look around. I know some of my co-workers also work there and thought I would say hello and also badly needed a new bra ; so two birds with one stone? She was not there. I proceeded to grab five pairs of underwear, two bras and a pair of pajamas. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span style=""></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span style=""></span>Not having time to try everything on, I put it on hold and went to the appointment thinking that my desire for them may dissolve with time. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(41, 48, 59);" lang="EN-CA"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I got my hair cut and $57 later I was late picking up my mother and thought I would come back to pick up the hold on my way to Wellend with Matt; he will keep me in check!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(41, 48, 59);" lang="EN-CA"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">5:30 rolls around and my sister interrupts my Skyping with Miss. London herself </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span style=""></span>Nicole, to tell me that I have to pick her up. “How convenient” I think to myself, “meet me at La Senza” I told her. By this time the girl that I know had been working.</span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">She retrieved my articles that were on hold and proceeded to offer me her discount… I then proceeded to use it. $47.00 later and up two new bras and some pajamas (I ditched the underwear in an attempt to save money BEFORE being offered the discount) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span style=""></span>I ATTEMPTED to make my way to the car…</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(41, 48, 59);" lang="EN-CA"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">This was foiled by Kereena insisting that we look inside Aeropostale. “Okay” I think in my head, “I don’t even like this store, it’s not my taste, too casual and preppy. This will be a breeze.“ She headed straight to the sale section and handed me a pair of jeans, size ¾ that were $12.99 with an additional 30%. I grabbed them, along with two polo’s that were $5.99 and a pair of boots regular $60 reduced to $14.99 all with an additional 30% off. I tried them all and loved them. The jeans were half a size to small, tops tight and I had a similar pair of boots at home BUT I wanted them all despite their flaws. Pacing back and forth at the front of the store quivering with uncertainty </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span style=""></span>I called Matt… again and again until he finally answered. (I later found out that he was in the shower and I disturbed him… numerous times….) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span style=""></span>I told him about every item and then the price. He said that it was all so cheap that it wouldn’t be a big deal to get it all. So I did. Even the pair of jeans that don’t fit, hoping that I can stretch them/lose the 5 pounds to fit in them. It came to $31.00 with tax… not too shabby!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(41, 48, 59);" lang="EN-CA"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">This is the dilemma… is this a failure? Everything was on sale and justified. When does one say no in this situation? All purchases were small… ish. HELP ME!</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div>Amanda Pezzanitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02170529186160809378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922843108425628417.post-7900853976381154512010-01-19T11:34:00.000-08:002010-02-04T09:02:38.300-08:00Oniomania: from Greek onios = "for sale," mania = insanity = ME<img src="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Amanda/Desktop/gse_multipart30928.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Oniomania</span> is the technical term for the compulsive desire to shop, more commonly referred to as <b>compulsive shopping <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">(what happens when I go on my break at work)</span></b>, <b>compulsive buying</b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">(what happens when just going to work)</span></span>, <b>shopping addiction</b> or <b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">shopaholism</span></b>. Another common version of this syndrome is <b>credit card addiction <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">(something I have not had the ability to participate in since it has been maxed out for many months now)</span>,</b> also known as <b>compulsive credit card use</b>. All of these are considered to be either <span style="font-weight: bold;">clinical</span> addictions or <span style="font-weight: bold;">impulse control disorders</span>, depending on the clinical source.<br /> <br />-http://en.wikipedia.org<img src="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Amanda/Desktop/shopaholic.gif" alt="" /><br /> -<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Me</span><br /><br />So here it is. My flaw. INVESTING my money into myself and my image in order to successfully progress in life. This is my mindset and also the reason I am here. Two of my many loves require me to save a significant amount of money to see them; that would be my best friend Nicole and the continent where she current resides, Europe; specifically London, England. My whole life I have dreamed of visiting. Within the last two years or so I was given the chance when one of my friends had moved there temporary for school. Permitting I saved the money I was to spend a month backpacking Europe. Obviously that didn't happen and I was left behind in tears. This is my chance! 2010 is mine and Europe's year! And when that trip has come and gone I hear that people save for their future: weddings, homes, cars etc. I am intrigued by these rumors and will look into them. This will chronicle my plans, achievements, failures and justifications for those failures (they are what I am best at.)<br /><br />Here is my first (of what I am sure will be many) plans to SAVE MONEY!<br />Recommended by my wonderful boyfriend Matthew (who doesn't want the whole bill of our wedding, house and whole life together sent his way) was to save a chunk of money (for example $250.00) by the 20<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"> th</span> of every month, seal it in an envelope and give it to someone you trust. Almost like another bill. So this is what I will attempt in order to get my life together. This should be interesting...Amanda Pezzanitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02170529186160809378noreply@blogger.com3