"Hi, my name is Maria and I'm a shopaholic."
"Hi Maria." Everybody has their weakness, mine happens to be spending tons of money on things that I think I need, but really just want. It's been so bad that I even got my roomie into it. I have honestly created an online shopping monster (sorry Kim). In the long run, when I look back at this part of my life, I'll probably slap myself. Moving on; just in case you were wondering if you were a shopaholic as well, these are some common symptoms that I definitely have (in fact, I'm online shopping as I type this). Here are my confessions, from a professional shopaholic...
1. You LOVE getting packages in the mail.
Online shopping definitely has its perks. There's no driving to the mall, waiting in line, or having to search the entire store for the right size or color. But the one thing that gets me super excited is receiving those packages in the mail. Some stores put their products in cute boxes, increasing my excitement for any order. There's definitely something about expecting a package in the mail that seems to lift my mood (or maybe it's me trying to justify my purchase)...
Whoops...
2. You purchase the most random items.
I recently bought business cards a few days ago. Business cards are handy when you actually hold a position at a business, but as you know, I do not. This purchase came into my mind when one of my suite-mates showed me her business cards, and of course being the shopaholic I am, I went online and ordered some for myself. I thought that they were super cute and professional, so how could I not get them. Although I have no idea when I'll ever need to use them, they look really cute sitting on my desk...
They even match my agenda!
3. You think you're preventing an economic recession.
Trust me, I take Econ 104 right now, I know what I am talking about. When people read articles or see news segments about an upcoming recession, they start saving more money. The only thing they're doing is hurting the economy and even quickening the recession. What kills economic growth the fastest? Households no longer spending their money on goods and services. When people stop spending money, firms start losing money, and when firms start losing money we go into an economic recession. Now we wouldn't want that, would we? So instead of worrying about all the shopping I do, you should start thanking me for keeping the U.S. economy alive!
Don't worry, I'm majoring in this stuff...
4. You find going to the mall therapeutic.
Finding time to go to the mall in college is already pretty tough, so when you do get the chance to go, it's like the stars are aligning. You can even feel the excitement on the drive there! Finally stepping into your fav store makes your breathing uneven while your heart flutters with joy. When you finally find the perfect piece of clothing that completes your outfit that you just recently bought, you can't help but feel on top of the world (kinda like Beyoncé). At this rate, you might end up investing in real estate at the mall so you can sleep there...
Well said, Rebecca Bloomwood.
5. You always feel guilty right after a shopping spree.
Once you get home from a nice day at the mall, buyer's remorse hits you like a rock. You sit down and think to yourself, why the hell did I get this? Trust me, I've gone through this a few times. There are things in my closet that I haven't worn since the day I tried it on at the store. But then you remember how much you loved it when you first saw it sitting perfectly on display, so after all that you can never seem to stop your shopping addiction (probably going back to the same store the next day).
We feel you Ms. Bloomwood.
6. You lose track of your purchases.
You don't even want to know how many receipts I have stashed away in my desk drawer. With all this hardcore shopping going on, it's hard to keep an inventory. Just the other day, I went to the commons desk to pick up a package and I had no idea what I ordered. If you really think about it, it's like a little surprise! Kinda like, "Let's see what past Mar ordered to give to present Mar". OOOH, and if I guess what it is correctly I can reward myself with ordering something else! I like the sound of this game already.
Looks like I guessed correctly...
7. You can make anything a reason when shopping.
When shopping, a good shopaholic always has her Why to Buy It list handy. The reasons range from, "it matches the color of your eyes" to "you just finished a rough week, treat yourself". I'll let you into a little secret, all of those reasons equate to one sole thing, "I want it and I'm going to get it". If you went around thinking that every time you bought something, you might start feeling bad about your habits. That's why you come up with clever reasons that make perfect sense (maybe only to you, but that's all that matters). In the end, it really comes down to four words...
My life motto!
In all honesty, during the process of writing this blog post, I went online shopping and bought a few things already... Anyways, I hope you found this post entertaining (or helpful). Now, maybe you have a clue to if you're a shopaholic or not. And don't worry, even if you do emit some of these shopaholic symptoms, it's going to be alright! Welcome to my world (trust me it's a lot more fun anyways). Remember: Life is short, buy the shoes. Happy shopping!
Stay preppin', stay smilin', and most importantly, stay dreamin' With Love, Maria
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Meet MariaHello! I'm a professional shopaholic & monogram aficionado studying at Penn State. I hope you enjoy my blog!
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