Well one good thing about economic crisis is that they are finally starting to look at all those companies avoiding taxes http://www.theguardian.com/business/2012/oct/21/multinational-firms-tax-ebay-ikea Every large company tries to avoid paying taxes as much as possible... ~_~
For me it's the other way round. I don't mind splurging on makeup but I don't like spending money on frangrances. I didn't buy any for like ten years and only started buying a few in the last years. I'm allergic to a lot of scents, and most give me a headache, so that helps me not buying a lot in the first place. I am tempted by Jo Malone, more Serge Lutens and maybe Diptyque, but I can't find samples of those and would never order one without having tested it first.haha wow, 65$ for nail polish and they have ONLY 2 colors? lol And 75$ for lipstickAnd their design looks so boring, at least Tom Ford beats them in that aspect if not prices lol Good job on coming to your senses
I have to say though that companies can charge whatever they want for fragrances and I wont complain(much), after all fragrances are special and last long time and when you finally find THE ONE, it's like a match made in heaven and worth it.
It's hard for immigrants in this country. My husband used to be a physician and now he's a stay at home dad. I don't blame you for considering leaving.
Maybe she meant w/exchange? In GBP a 36 pound lipstick is $65 Canadian. Insane.
We were talking about the SL ones
I meant Serge Lutens beats even TF with that lipstick 75$ price XD
Yayy so proud of you!!Went to both Sephora and Mac today and didn't buy thing!
Good for you! If you do decide to go to HR while in Vancouver, I suggest waiting until the end of your trip. If you have had a great time seeing the sights, the desire for HE makeup may have gone away by then, and you will know how much money you have already spent on your trip. Plus, you may decide you'd rather go do something like go to the Aquarium instead on your last day, and visit the belugas instead of the Burberry counter. They are magical to see. Enjoy your trip!
Congrats!Went to both Sephora and Mac today and didn't buy thing!
Thanks for this perspective. It does make sense that one would "re-climatize" after a while, although I'm guessing an experience like you had still stays with you in some sense, even if it is primarily subconscious. That said, I tend to agree with your statement that ultimately, "lasting change can't come from external exposure". I think that is pretty profound, actually.Interesting that you said this....I did a teaching practicum in India for approximately 2 months (and an extra 1 month of travel). It was an amazing and eye opening experience in terms of consumption and the way that other people live. I would say, in my estimation, that it impacted me deeply forever, but on the surface for only a few months after my return. What I mean is this - when you are there and surrounded with the realities that many people face every day, it does make you re-evaluate your life and your belief systems in relation to how we live in the West. You begin to notice how many things that we have in relation to others and when you return, you really are so thankful for everything (hot running water, for example). However, after a few months, you 're-climatise' to your surroundings again and the reverse culture shock wears off.....which means you go right back to the same as before. I think lasting change can't come from external exposure, no matter how shocking and (oftentimes) upsetting it is at the time (and so many things that I witnessed were shocking or upsetting). I think that in order to last, the change that we seek must be obtained in relation to the lives that we live in our every day surroundings. We adapt to our surroundings, so this isn't surprising to me. I think the gulf between intention and actualization is sometimes huge and overwhelming, and it can be complicated when commitments are made when we aren't in our regular 'habitat' so to speak. This was a struggle that my peers had as well, and we had so many conversations about it during our time together. I'm not saying seeing the ways that other people live doesn't impact a person, but I think the impact wears off after a while once we return to the comforts of home.
Interestingly (but not surprisingly!), the people with so little in India (including the kids that i worked with!) seemed happier than people I know here in Canada. That is because in the town where I worked, the feeling of community was prevalent - and as we know, good relationships are a key to happiness.
Just my two cents based on my experiences though!
Yes they are! And thank goodness that there is hope---for while it may be a struggle, long term change IS possible, at least that is what I am working towardsInteresting that you said this....I did a teaching practicum in India for approximately 2 months (and an extra 1 month of travel). It was an amazing and eye opening experience in terms of consumption and the way that other people live. I would say, in my estimation, that it impacted me deeply forever, but on the surface for only a few months after my return. What I mean is this - when you are there and surrounded with the realities that many people face every day, it does make you re-evaluate your life and your belief systems in relation to how we live in the West. You begin to notice how many things that we have in relation to others and when you return, you really are so thankful for everything (hot running water, for example). However, after a few months, you 're-climatise' to your surroundings again and the reverse culture shock wears off.....which means you go right back to the same as before. I think lasting change can't come from external exposure, no matter how shocking and (oftentimes) upsetting it is at the time (and so many things that I witnessed were shocking or upsetting). I think that in order to last, the change that we seek must be obtained in relation to the lives that we live in our every day surroundings. We adapt to our surroundings, so this isn't surprising to me. I think the gulf between intention and actualization is sometimes huge and overwhelming, and it can be complicated when commitments are made when we aren't in our regular 'habitat' so to speak. This was a struggle that my peers had as well, and we had so many conversations about it during our time together. I'm not saying seeing the ways that other people live doesn't impact a person, but I think the impact wears off after a while once we return to the comforts of home.
Interestingly (but not surprisingly!), the people with so little in India (including the kids that i worked with!) seemed happier than people I know here in Canada. That is because in the town where I worked, the feeling of community was prevalent - and as we know, good relationships are a key to happiness.
Just my two cents based on my experiences though!
I can totally relate to your experiences. Thanks for sharing.Thank you! Lots of great reflection happens in this space and I love that I have the freedom to express myself here!Yes they are! And thank goodness that there is hope---for while it may be a struggle, long term change IS possible, at least that is what I am working towards
Thank you for sharing!
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@Glitteryvegas, I love what you said.
, and that's fine too. They're all different enough for me. But I should really get rid of all my other reds, because I just don't wear them. It's still a work in progress, but it feels so damn good! All this purging and thinking what I really want and need feels so much better than buying stuff! Because I'm taking back control and I'm working on myself. So rewarding, seriously!
