Just popped by to say hello

Oh blog, how I've neglected you!

I am having a hard time remembering to update on my blog. My original intent was to share ideas on saving money and to avoid shopping by being held accountable with a blog. Now the blog has taken a backseat.

I haven't shopped since my previous confession. I went in to Old Navy today because I had a gift card. The peppy music and bright colors made me walk right out. Blah.

My trip to Destin will be my next dilemma. My aunts, uncles and cousins will be in Destin all week. Do you know what else will be there? Outlet malls. And not just any outlet mall, no. A really, really rockin' one. The name of the game will be AVOID.

Status Update: Fail

It has been a while since my last blog. I am sad to report that I have failed in my endeavor. I have shopped on numerous occasions, although my spending as a whole has decreased. Since my pledge in February I have purchased:

1. Sunglasses (replacement to my lost pair)
2. Suspenders (they were second hand... not quite a consumer impact)
3. Coffee mug (souvenir from the Keys)
4. Wetsuit vest (another Keys purchase)
5. Yellow jumper (sooo cute! You would have encouraged me to buy it, I promise)
6. Digital camera and underwater housing (That one hurt. It was a borrowed camera and I lost it. I ordered the replacement tonight.)
7. Ipod and ipod player (Technically I haven't purchased it yet but I'm about to. I lost it somewhere on my Keys trip and I would rather sell my liver than go without.)

There you have it, in full disclosure. I haven't met my goal with much success. I have also noticed that spending is a slippery slope. I continue to think of other things I want to buy. I'm trying to be good! Send me some encouragement!