Resolutions & Their Pesky Progress
Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2011 | 54 Comments
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! 
I had a few moments of weakness and I admit to buying 3 items since January 1st! 
The positive spin on this though is that it was only the past 2 weekends that it happened. 
Just so much crazy work stress. And shopping had really become my cure all last year. 
But I don’t feel so compulsive with shopping like before. Or really, impulsive I should say! 
So really I made it 2 months in my resolution, yay. 
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.
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. 
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. 
I was going to quit my freeze at the start of March then. But then the government shutdown news came and I was scared I’d be forced into leave without pay until everything re-opened. 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 
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! 
Anyone else still keeping tabs on their 2011 Resolutions (if you made any of course, lol.) 
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Jenny @ 7:57 pm; Wednesday [url]
tags: self discovery, shopping
whilst feeling 
Apprehensive
Donki’s Tokyo Cover Girl
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 | 61 Comments
I had heard Donki (ドン･キホーテ - Don Quijote) was putting out a line of extremely cheap clothing (fast fashion) but I didn’t realize they were selling full sets of outfits using a Tokyo Cover Girl theme! SO CUUUUTE! I love this idea!! Donki was one of the few places on my much too short trip last year that I visited multiple times. I think I visited 3 times?! The store basically has any sorta random ~ bizarre item you want. Kigurumi, hostess garb, circle lenses, fireworks, Japanese tees, sweat baths, cellulite rollers, so on & so on randomness.
OK, enough reminiscing and pining… the clothes!! 
Admittedly they’re quite basic, but for around $40 USD you can’t expect something extravagant for a 3-piece set! Most of the looks don’t really match my current tastes but the above three were my favorites! 
I’d love a cheap set that includes the mock-shirt skirt!! I keep wanting to buy one but I’m still so paranoid about sizing and fit that I’ve held off. You can view them all here. :ladeeda: I also think I heard they were/have come out with a line of $7 jeans?! LOL! Fast-food-like fashion indeed
*added*
*Thought I’d add this little video of the SG models doing the cover shoots for the brand line
Thank god for teh youtube! haaaar!*
The boring stuff~ LOL
I didn’t think I’d get to blog today, though now it’s so late I don’t really have the time to post what I wanted to right now. Yesterday I wrote up this long private entry about how hard things have been for me this week. It was incredibly whiny and self-indulgent. Then last night something happened and I realized how selfish I have been. Selfish in that the only happiness that mattered was my own. So, I think I can make it to the weekend, and look on the brighter side of things and try to help others in their happiness first.
Plus today my heater got fixed! yay~ no more loud noise! They still have to come back and replace the motor though. But it’ll keep the house heated until then so it’s OK.
Also, if you haven’t noticed, my New Year’s Resolution is going great! I haven’t bought any clothes and it’s been 4 weekends now! 
The weekends are when we go to the stores, but I’ve only been window shopping! And even with my online purchases (overalls, contacts, the stuff I really want) I’m spending less than when I’d just buy some random thing that “reminded” me of some Japanese brand item! It’s true, and I have my higher-than-ever bank account to prove it! Ha! 
Now I’m just holding off for spring items~ figure out what I want and then place an order~ Might be a while before I find my “must have” items
Speaking of sales I saw Zara was having one last weekend so I cruised in… ya know, just TO SEE! I hate their sales! 
Seriously! Like 1/2 the merchandise on sale is damaged! WTF. Rips and stains and still $19!? no thanks Zara.
Oh yea, and I decided to slap my photo up in my sidebar! I used to have 1 there years ago, but then felt shame at showing how old I was! Hahahaha! Now there are soooo many bloggers in their 20’s, it’s no longer a shameful thing! Remember when we’d ask ourselves “What will I do when I turn 25?! I can’t continue to do such a childish thing like blog!” Plus ameblo & blogger all seem to have it, I feel I’m being all weird-secretive not having mine, I dunno~ Maybe I’ll take it down… errrrrrr. LOL Maybe this will better clear up any misunderstandings that I’m a Japanese person … Even though I have photos in my profile, I’ve still gotten random comments “Oh I thought you were Japanese.” gaaaaah I never know how to respond to that b/c I don’t lead on that I would be~ 
OK, it’s late and I’m RAMBLING!
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Jenny @ 11:19 pm; Thursday [url]
tags: self discovery, fashion, site
whilst feeling 
Sleepy
