Day 1

Today I have to look at my consumption. This is something I think about often but I appreciate the opportunity to look at this more closely.
I like to shop. I usually congratulate myself when I go to the mall because I seem to be the only one who stuffs all of my purchases into an oversized purse instead of taking a bag. What I don't usually want to ask myself is "How much of a difference will this item make in my life aside from the short thrill of the purchase?" I need to take time to consider this every time I buy something that is not truly needed.
Today I was in Montreal with my sister who is shopping for her upcoming wedding. I was in an expensive store where the prices were marked down up to 60%. Seeing very expensive merchandise marked down that much makes you suddenly aware that it really never had much value in the first place. I felt a little shift take place.
From my entire day spent downtown, I brought home two empty creamers and a stir stick that I had to retrieve out of the garbage when my sister gently reminded me that I had to keep all my garbage.

Kirsten