A Strange Violation and October's Goals

I was going to update earlier but I'm still kind of weirded out by something that happened Tuesday night: someone stole my sweaty, yucky though somewhat new sneakers at the gym!

Yes, we are talking a seriously disgusting human who doesn't know where my feet have been! Y. pestis could be incubating in those sneakers for all the thief knows! Ew!

In light of that development, I had a brainwave vis-a-vis my goals for the month.
This month's goal is to achieve something not too ambitious but important nevertheless: I am going to make an effort to only purchase that which I actually need rather than want. These kinds of purchases include a new pair of sneakers (for obvious reasons), groceries, that kind of thing.

Today's Resisted Items - based on an "ooh, I could buy" thought:

1. Iron Man DVD (it will be available On Demand soon enough);
2. John Adams DVD set (I will wait until I can rent it);
3. Blue Jeans;
4. Boots;
5. Flat shoes;
6. Gloves and scarf (cold, damp and windy out with AC still on in office).

Ironically, my refusal to "mall" after a rough day at work meant that I had to evaluate why I wanted to spend. Answer: boredom, frustration, desire to validate my need to feel good and what I call the 'oreo cookie' urge - mmm, yummy, just one more, oh just one more, until the bag is empty and I feel like crap.

That tells me something - if I have a crap day - GO HOME AND EAT DINNER. If I *still* want it, I'll wait for the weekend. If it's still in my brain when I wake up Saturday morning, then I'll go look for it. I won't be stressed or off-kilter, so I will be relaxed and able to not impulse shop because I'll have time to compare prices.

Today's spending report, in light of those goals:

1. TTC Pass since I need to get to work;
2. New nylons (since I laddered my tights this morning on my way to work);
3. Large Latte and a breakfast sandwich.
4. Dinner from grocery store because I missed lunch - pre-made Caesar salad, pre-made beef goulash, green tea ginger-ale, chocolate sundae.

So, after having eaten, I've still got the "me want" thoughts on the following items:

• blue jeans
• boots
• gloves
• scarf

I'm waiting on Saturday. Let's see how the 'deep breath and wait' approach works out.