Materialism on the Mend: Blogging is the new therapy

I've been on a spending diet for a while now, mostly because we haven't had the extra money to spend. It's good for me though, because I was slowly spiraling into a materialistic place that I wasn't quite happy with. That's one reason I like having Punkin Pockets and being able to show all of you the cool stuff out there I'd be buying if I could. It satisfies that window shopping need while keeping my bank account in the black.

Another good thing about spending less is that I am able to sift and sort through all the things my covetous heart desires, sift all the way down until I get to the things I really, truly feel I can't do without. If I just give myself a month, usually I forget about those cute shoes that perfectly match that empire waist dress that would send me into wardrobe nirvana. This way, I am able to take a step back and realize one of two things: (1) that I was making the (insert coveted item here) way more important than it really was, or (2) that it actually is something I need and wouldn't end up in the pile in the corner.

So, consider this blog my therapy of sorts. Here, I can fantasize about all the fabulous things I think I want and come back later to see if they still make my heart quiver. Don't get me wrong, I think shopping is fine and wonderful, it's what makes the world go 'round. But for me, it's all about perspective and for a while, I was losing mine. Anyway, here's to more blog therapy for many moons to come.