Journal Exercise pg. 461 (16)

I do love to shop, but what girl doesn’t? I try to hold back as much as I can when shopping because I do not want to spend too much money. Since I haven’t been shopping in a while, I am excited to go. I love to shop for new clothes. It doesn’t necessarily have to be the most expensive stuff around, but just good enough to satisfy my shopping itch. It can be a simple, cheap spring shirt or an expensive pair of jeans I saw a few months ago. Buying just one piece of clothing or pair of shoes usually does the trick when I want to go shopping. Some people, however, do not know when to stop. This can become a problem. This pastime that I enjoy could turn into a nightmare. If I spent way too much, the people around me would notice and they wouldn’t be happy with me. They will say I am wasting my money and that I could buy things that I actually need instead of want. From another person’s view, they could say I should put that money to a good cause. If it’s something I don’t need, they would tell me not to buy it. When I do find something I would like to buy, it takes me awhile do decide if I really want it or not. This could be a problem because I could end up spending a lot of money on clothes and shoes without even really thinking about it. Usually I am a smart shopper and only buy something when I need it or know I will wear it more than just once. Sometimes, though, I end up buying too much that I won’t even wear that many times. A person outside of my life might say I may go into debt later in the future. This could also be a huge problem down the road. Many people are in financial debt and keeping up every week may be a challenge if I shop regularly and spend way too much. I am pretty good at holding back, though. I make sure I don’t go shopping when I can’t afford something or if I don’t need it. I stay far away from the stores. Eventually, I have waited so long to go shopping that I feel the urge and need to go. I let myself go, but only spend a certain amount of money. This helps me hold back and not spend too much in the long run. Usually when I am excited to go shopping, I end up not even getting anything. So maybe it’s better to stay away from the stores because then I get more ideas of things I think I have to have. In conclusion, I see how people’s shopping pastime can get out of hand. They should have someone with them who will tell them what they don’t need to buy. Having that person there allows for less money spent.