...in which I screw up, buy stuff, and recognize there's a deeper problem...
Tag: addiction
Chapter 19 – Cold Turkey
...in which I'm stunned it's been two months of not shopping, and compare it to dieting...
Chapter 18 – The American Dream
...in which unashamedly admit how happy the mall makes me...
Chapter 17 – Bad Taste
...in which a job I hated drove me to spend money hand over fist just to feel better.
Chapter 16 – That Boyfriend
...in which I can't bring myself to spend money even on my birthday, while still realizing the addiction is there.
Chapter 14 – Those Moments That Matter
...in which my mother puts a couch in the kitchen and imagines a 'so nice' future.
Chapter 13 – Bill of the People
...in which I find multiple staplers and discover my neighbor's a drug dealer.
Chapter 12 – 10 Ways Not Shopping Has Changed My Life
...in which I reflect on the small changes to my daily routine, including my switch from credit to cash.
Chapter 11 – Noble Sacrifice
...in which I accept the Freezer Challenge and eat things I should have thrown out.
Chapter 9 – Come Back Empty-Handed
...in which I blame my Japanese heritage for linking shopping with travel.