A penny saved…

If there’s one thing I’ve become aware of, it’s how wasteful I’ve been in the past.  I know how much consumerism is entrenched in our daily lives but it is only when I think back through my purchases that I realize how many times I’ve bought the same thing. 

Alarm clocks - atleast 5 that I can remember.  If I had stuck with my 9th birthday clock radio, I could have saved hundreds of dollars- it still worked.  I just wanted something new. 

It’s not just the money.  I had to work at a job I didn’t like in order to buy something I didn’t really need.  What else could I have done with that time?  Whenever I see something that I’d like to buy, I try to see whether it is something that I think will appeal to me long-term.  I’m tired of wasting resources, time or money.  I’m not arguing against other people’s rights spend their money anyway they see fit.  That kind of life is impossible for me to buy into anymore.

Whenever I see a beautiful little purse -and for me, many purses are very tempting- I have to ask myself whether it is worth the cost.  How long will I love the purse for and is the money better invested in my small farm?  

One purse may give me pleasure for a few months (before I get tired of it) but strawberry plants if carefully tended can fruit forever - and I do love fresh strawberries.  I have such a strong understanding of what I want to achieve in my present - I know need to know whether that purse will contribute to my big goals.

I’d be lying if I said that I’d never fall in love with a beautiful bag, drop a chunk of change and take it home with me.  I just know that I want to buy the best possible quality I can and make it a very occassional indulgence. 

 Otherwise, the things that are most important for me to have, including life in the country will always remain a day away.

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