Resolutions & Their Pesky Progress
Wednesday March 02, 2011
I was talking with a friend today about how our New Year’s resolutions were going and it got me thinking about the reality of the past 2 months.
Confession. I haven’t been pure in my resolution! :angry:
I had a few moments of weakness and I admit to buying 3 items since January 1st! :drops::x The positive spin on this though is that it was only the past 2 weekends that it happened. :deco13: Just so much crazy work stress. And shopping had really become my cure all last year. :ng: But I don’t feel so compulsive with shopping like before. Or really, impulsive I should say! :P So really I made it 2 months in my resolution, yay. :):lol:
What I bought (Jan – Feb 2011)
A pink H&M spring top
A black felt hat from UO
Sweet (Feb issue)
What I bought (Nov – Dec 2010)
F21 Minnie Mouse mini dress
Snowflake earrings
Pink Moccasin Shoes
Urban Decay makeup setting spray
Large PINK lotion pump
Victoria’s Secret soft focus foundation
Victoria’s Secret PINK fragrance spray gift set of 4
Victoria’s Secret 3 set Secret Charm
Victoria’s Secret 3 set Girls Night
Victoria’s Secret dry shampoo
Victoria’s Secret PINK Sunny and Happy sparkle fragrance spray
14 bottles of Victoria’s Secret various fragrance sprays
3 pairs of Betsey Johnson socks
15 packs of Bison bath salts
Faux fur stole
Aldo wedge heels
Knit cardigan
Fur collar coat
Shu Uemura makeup palette
Jeggings
Polka dot blouse
Black lace dress
Silk lace blouse
Moko moko sleepwear
Used Mix issue
Vivi issue
Scawaii issue
JJ issue
Benefit’s High Beam
Clinique concealer
Clinique healing spot gel
Burberry style shawl
4 sets of F21 earrings
2 F21 necklaces
F21 hair accessory
New rubber ducky
4 B&BW candles
LOOOOL!
A VAST IMPROVEMENT I THINK!
Yea, I went through my blog and these were the things I bought during November and December. :;_;: Compared to January and February I don’t feel so fail at my resolution now. :?: I actually felt embarrassed when I compiled the list. :drops:
Since then not only have I broke the need to buy anything and everything I see, I purged my closet and etc. as a sorta symbolic “new start” action. :ok:
So at first my spending freeze was gonna be 2 months but then I thought it should be 3. Mike thought it was still 2. He suggested we each spend a small fraction of our tax return on ourselves since we don’t have any huge travel plans this summer. :deco11: I was going to quit my freeze at the start of March then. :ok: But then the government shutdown news came and I was scared I’d be forced into leave without pay until everything re-opened. :ng: But today they agreed on a bill to keep everything open for another 2 weeks at least while they agree on a full year budget. Tltr I know, so google it lol. Ah so now “what should I do,” I think. hmmmmm ::9:
I feel I don’t “need” the freeze any more. Even if I said “I’m done” I don’t plan to run out and buy the 500$ See by Chloe bag, ya know?! Haahaaa! :deco8:
Anyone else still keeping tabs on their 2011 Resolutions (if you made any of course, lol.) :deco12:
54 Responses to “Resolutions & Their Pesky Progress”
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HAHAH im happy you could start reaching your 2011 resolutions but buying fashion stuff is so happy thing why to stop it XD
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Wow that’s a big improvement, congrats ^.^! So far I’ve been following my resolutions slowly but surely, lol. Also that top is so cute! I love the colors :-) And I have that same iPhone cover but I wit the Korilakkuma design instead, hehe. I hope your weekend is going great so far!
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Wow! I think the amount you spent from Nov-Dec 2010, is about the amount I spend in half a year..! Such is the power of a having a job..!~ =D hehe~ It’s hard not to shop when all the spring season clothes and goods are out! Everyone wants a change from the drab gray winter (if they have a winter season where they live that is… -o-;;;) right..? lol
And my new years resolution was to study hard, especially my language courses, and work ahead of time instead of procrastinating on essays… So far I got about 2 weeks into it, then got lazy.. But I started being more diligently since a week ago!!! T^T;;;; …New Years resolutions… So hard to keep…
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I made several resolutions this year (yes also splurging less if any) and I’ve managed to keep nearly half of them thus far :) LOL @ Rubi
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the chloe bag is SO nice
but i cant splurge even though i think about it all the time lol -
I really love that coordinate with the floppy hat!
At least you didn’t splurge on 4 things! ;)
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That is an improvement at least!! Love that pink top and the hat. Hehe~
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My resolution was to eat better…I broke that the week of 2011 T___T;;
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My progress isn’t so great. However, I have until the end of the year to accomplish it. And I keep retrying each month if I break my resolution.
I think November and Decembers are like the outlier months because that’s when you have Black Friday and After Christmas sales. I feel like those months will even out if I don’t spend like crazy for the other 10 months.
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i didn’t make resolutions (at least i didn’t write them down) because i know i’m so bad at keeping them and the feeling of “letting myself down” is SO CRAPPY. i’m just trying to improve things i was unhappy with i guess…so lame sounding lol~
hey just 3 things? that’s SO GOOD!! for me, i’m not super impulsive when it comes to shopping, and i am usually the one who tells my friends “don’t buy that, you don’t need it/it looks cheap/it is not flattering :|” all serious-like LOOOOL
BUT i will have moments where i know i haven’t gone shopping/spent money for a while so i kind of go crazy. erk. i’m waiting until it’s def. turning into spring and lots of spring items are out everywhere to “redo” my closet!! -
Congratulations, Jenny~! 2 months is an awesome accomplishment, especially since no shopping is a hard thing to do in our consumer culture *fail* I’m so happy your job is safe (at least for now, but hopefully for sure soon!) I know you must feel so relieved!
Still, I agree with Mike that you should treat yourself~ you deserve it even if you feel like you ‘cheated’ in January, haha XD
J’adore your floppy hat from UO too~~ -
When did you get the new wig? D:
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GOD GIRL! That second list is craaaaazy! I think a lot of girls don’t realize how much we get sometimes. I feel like I need at least one teeny weeny thing a day. But I’m trying. My goal is to have at least 3K saved up by October for the start of school. It seems to be going purdy good. Especially since I got my tax returns, lol. So far there’s… 700 somethin in the safe haha.
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omg that hat is soooo cute!
Where did you get it? UO? urbanoutfitters? -
Wow what a cut down! lol I wish I had that much money to buy that much stuff! I haven’t made any major resolutions ( ehehehehe) so nothing to keep track of =P
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Woah, that’s a really big improvement! You’ve been doing a really good job so far. ^_^ And btw, the few things you bought between January and February are super nice!! And your outfit looks so cute in that last photo. ♥
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I’m actually going on a spending freeze for the month of March! Do you have any tips for me? Haha~
Oh and I have that Rilakkuma iPhone case too! But I’m using a polka dot one by Kate Spade right now ( ´ ▽ ` )
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haha i think my biggest resolution was save money but uh hhahahaha being social kinda turns you broke. hmph. well i haven’t really been buying anything too superficial for myself but only because i’m justifying some purchases lol D: wahhhhh
another one is growing out my hair which i’ve been good on so yay :D
the top you bought is super cute!
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Yikes. that is a lot of VS purchases!
I was wondering don’t you buy any insurance savings plan? or investments plan? If you have one, then every month they would just deduct from your bank and you can save easily every month!
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HUGE IMPROVEMENT~ ^__^
You ought to be super proud! :)
You’re so good in keeping to resolutions!! I ought to work on that too. In a moment of weakness I forget all about them.. : -
Woaw. Definitely a BIG difference! Grats on the improvement n_____n !!
I was impulsive yesterday and bought a whole new set/kit of make-up ._______.”’ I was going there just for eye shadows and spent over 200$… LOL I really hope I’m not going to regret this. I wasn’t this impulsive in the past, I’m not sure what’s gotten into me the past few months. I need to be more careful u___u
I didn’t make any resolutions for New Years, more like small goals I wish to accomplish, but I didn’t want to put any pressure on myself. I’ve been keeping with with some of them, but others I think won’t happen until later this year…
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Yep, looking at the lists you can really see that you have improved! Good job :)
I didn’t really make any resolutions this year >.> I’m too lazy like that. Maybe next year I will have something I feel I need to achieve or improve on hehe.
PS: The hat looks extremely cute on you! :P -
That hat looks adorable on you! The perfect hat for every season! ^_^
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Good for you! ^_^
I made the resolution to be healthier and so far so good, but I also made the resolution to not smoke when I drink, but sadly I’ve been smoking both times I’ve been out drinking this year :( But I’m happy that I’ve only been out two times :)
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i bought a few things, but nothing major (like new earmuffs : need: and lipsticks :buy one get one:)
but no ive been better the only one i have been slacking is making my own lunch. Sometimes life just gets too busy for me to cook for myself 14 times a week @_@ but i have been better about NOT going out to get 14 times a week! lol and my savings have not been touch unless it was needed like a new harddrive or a research book for motion graphics.
i did feel guilty but its good to hear that youve slipped “a little” as well. glad I had those gift cards! Oh I also bought some magazines at borders but it was like 4 foreign mags for 10 bucks..U CANT BEAT THAT!
ps…ironic that your hat & my earmuffs came from UO, i think NOT
plus i didnt freeze for gifts and i bought plenty of those ((valentines, post cards, etc))
my major one was to stay focused art wise and I think i have i mean eleanor is looking way classy ive applied to a shitload of new jobs so all is good…
blogging more…//fail////// -_- my life is BORING
as long as this comment was it couldve been a blog post :/
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I forgot to ask you earlier…where’s your sweater from? I need one! :)
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I use a cycle pattern in my wardrobe, basically what i guve to charity is what I replace when I shop. Except shoes, I destroy shoes and I always need to buy new ones.
You definitely seem more centered and more focused when it comes to clothes now. Spending freezes are quite effective. I’m so glad the government shutdown didn’t happen (I wanted to say something on twitter, but I felt creepy).
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typooooooooo! :((
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Look on the bright side, even If you have decided to go on a spending freeze, 3 items aren’t as much as you used to buy before n_~! It’s a really big improvement =D! What is more, It’s not that bad to buy something for yourself from time to time =D!
BTW, cute purchases ♥! Love the black felt hat =3!I have been keeping up with my resolutions! It’s actually the first time I have written them down in order to try to achieve them all =3!
http://aoko.livejournal.com/134370.htmlxoxo
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Hmm, my resolution was to lose about ten pounds before I went to Tokyo in April. So far I have only lost three. Ha! I blame that to my other failed resolution to eat less candy.
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Usually during November and December, people in general tend to spend more for various reasons but the main one is Christmas so you shouldn’t feel so guilty ^^u
However I’m glad you are worried about saving money, keep on like that :D if you feel you want to buy something really bad think if it will be useful for you or if it’s something that will be stored in your closet forever, after that, the decision will be easier :) -
You really did change your habits. That’s impressive! Good for you ^^ Haha my resolution was mostly to loose weight. So far I’ve done well, but same as you, recently I’ve been under stress and haven’t been sticking to it as well. But I know that I will accomplish it this year! :)
Also glad to hear that things seem better with your job! That must have been a huge load off. :) -
Wow that top is pretty :) I think you’ve done amazingly well considering your Nov-Dec list compared to your Jan-Feb. Be proud, girlie :)
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I miss your posts about things you buy!! do it for your fans!LOL
I have actually been keeping up with my resolutions!! And I have also started some new ones too :3 Although my resolution about blogging has completely gone down the drain =_=