Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?

[mel33t]

I just ordered some of my regulate skin care stuff that I'm out of from Sephora. I consider these things necessary expenses (cleanser, body butter, shower scrub). Last night I was in a bad mood and really wanted to buy something cheery, so I added a Nars multiple to my basket. I was too tired to go get my pmt info, though, so I just signed off. Today I went back and deleted the Nars thing. Yay me! I still am wanting something pretty but I'm trying to use my stash of pretties. Hopefully this will work!

Good for you!! That's awesome!!

I love "shopping the stash", I tend to find forgotten treasurers.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

GO YOU!!

You should definitely be able to find something awesome in your stash to pull out again! So incredibly proud of you for deleting the multiple.. Woo!

@PixieDancer SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS!!

I LOVE that movie.. lol. I feel like I'm one of two people in the world who knows about it (three now)!


Haha yay!!! I just love songs that are like in your face bragging about how awesome they are.. Remember the Name by Fort Minor is a good one too. DJ Khaled - All I Do Is Win. Oh and the rap battle off 8 Mile! So good. And No Doubt - It's My Life.. classic. There's so many good ones! I keep a playlist like this for right before exams.

Me too!

 

[tirurit]

Haha - I didn't want to post it here to enable anyone. I know I can be honest with you guys.

Basically, and what I didn't mention on the other thread, was that when my mom suggested we go into Ulta I did tell her I'm on a "No Buy" for July. She said that I can't do that to myself because she sees how incredibly stressed I am with work and studying for the CPA and that I should treat myself. She says that when I'm done with the CPA next week (JESUS!!!

) she's going to help me sort through it and see what we can give away and what I don't love. She rarely is an enabler, this was definitely a new side of her. Granted, I was the one picking up the products and putting them in my bag, but I think she just let me do it. There were a few times where I was questioning something and she said "If you're questioning it, then don't get it." So that was helpful.

I'm not proud of it, but I'm also not mad or disappointed in myself. I certainly did not need these things, no one needs makeup. We need food and water, basic clothing, love, and a roof over our heads. But it was just nice to spend time enjoying a shopping experience with my mom instead of studying and working like a madwoman and stressing out.

Good luck next week!

 

[veronikawithak]

[@]mel33t[/@] I'm really glad you feel okay about it! That's what matters! It's definitely hard sticking to a no buy when other life situations are so stressful.. and that's awesome that your mom offered to help you clean out your stash. Good luck with everything!

 

[mel33t]

Good luck next week!

Quote: Originally Posted by veronikawithak

@mel33t I'm really glad you feel okay about it! That's what matters! It's definitely hard sticking to a no buy when other life situations are so stressful.. and that's awesome that your mom offered to help you clean out your stash. Good luck with everything!

Thank you!!! I think I'm gonna pass! One down, three to go!

 

[shellygrrl]

FOTD... * Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in #110 * MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW15 * Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Translucent * MAC Eyeshadow in Mystery (brows) * Maybelline Great Lash in Clear (brow gel) * NARS ProPrime SPESB * Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Branded * Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner Pencil in Outrageous Emerald * BareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara in Black * Benefit Hoola * Maybelline ColorSensational Vivid Lipstick in Shocking Coral And I've now decided my full makeup wardrobe for when I go away on Wednesday... * It Cosmetics YSBB CC Cream in Fair * MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW15 * Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Translucent * UDPP * Maybelline Color Tattoos in Barely Branded and Tough as Taupe * Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner Pencils in Outrageous Emerald, Fierce Blue, and Powerful Purple * BareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara in Black * Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tint in Quickie * Maybelline ColorSensational Vivid Lipstick in Shocking Coral * Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Sweet Tart * NYX Megashine Lipgloss in Nude Pink

 

[awickedshape]

Ok, watching "The Pursuit of Happyness" is wrecking me right now lol I definitely want to make some changes in my life and spending habits. I have so much more than I need. I'm going start dealing with my little stash tomorrow.

 

[veronikawithak]

Ok, watching "The Pursuit of Happyness" is wrecking me right now lol I definitely want to make some changes in my life and spending habits. I have so much more than I need. I'm going start dealing with my little stash tomorrow.

Love that movie! I'm definitely going to watch it again. Helps put things in perspective for sure!

 

[awickedshape]

Love that movie! I'm definitely going to watch it again. Helps put things in perspective for sure!

I'm definitely feeling the feels over here lol

 

[mel33t]

Love that movie! I'm definitely going to watch it again. Helps put things in perspective for sure!

I've actually never watched the whole thing...

My "feels" movie is It's A Wonderful Life

Or To Kill A Mockingbird.

 

[awickedshape]

I've actually never watched the whole thing...  My "feels" movie is It's A Wonderful Life  Or To Kill A Mockingbird. 

Two classics!

 

[PixieDancer]

GO YOU!!

You should definitely be able to find something awesome in your stash to pull out again! So incredibly proud of you for deleting the multiple.. Woo!

@PixieDancer SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS!!

I LOVE that movie.. lol. I feel like I'm one of two people in the world who knows about it (three now)!


Haha yay!!! I just love songs that are like in your face bragging about how awesome they are.. Remember the Name by Fort Minor is a good one too. DJ Khaled - All I Do Is Win. Oh and the rap battle off 8 Mile! So good. And No Doubt - It's My Life.. classic. There's so many good ones! I keep a playlist like this for right before exams.

HeeHee I LOVE that movie/musical.... the scene where the boys are kidnapping the girls is so hysterical to me! Has been a favorite since I was a girl. So it also rekindles all those feelings of being young and free with no responsibilities to speak of. My Fair Lady does that to me too. Come to think of it, I don't know of many people that have ever heard of 7Bfor7B either! LOL

 

[DarylandCarole]

@burghchick   - haha, yep my eyeliner collection is DA BOMB.  Same with my shadows!  I've got the goods!! :bigstar:

I'm so glad that I have company! I counted my eye pencils today. I have 46! More than I thought. And 6 fluid lines. I won't need to buy any eye pencils for the rest of my life!

 

[DarylandCarole]

  Catching up again.. been a tough week for me with just one thing after another. I've definitely had a couple food binges (aka eating my feelings) over the past few days which is not good but I've also just sat there and let myself feel frustrated, disappointed, rejected, whatever I felt like.. Getting more in touch with my emotions rather than drowning them out with other things was one of my goals this month and I've been working on that. I'm really happy to say I still haven't purchased a single material item this month!! I've also done 2 intense 90 minute workouts which made me feel amazing so that kind of helps balance out the excessive eating and sulking. I haven't done my makeup much lately either but I'm going to do that as soon as I finish this post. Just taking it one day at a time. The other day I was thinking about getting a yoga membership again but was hesitant to spend the $75/month on top of the $100 aerials membership and then I thought.. WTF am I thinking? I can spend more than that on one shopping trip.. So silly!!! Why wouldn't I put that towards something that makes me feel good and keeps me healthy and happy at the same time? Yoga it is!

 Hey Girl!  Just wanted to say I feel the same way - this week was HARD emotionally.  I'm also doing my best to work through things without reverting back to old habits.  Haven't purchased anything in the makeup department all month either!  Really happy about that.  Good for you for seeking out exercise as a solution/way of coping.  I know it's hard to push sometimes when you feel like you're getting pulled back.  I keep trying to think of new experiences that I can have to keep myself focused.  You are on the right track! If you ever need to PM please do internet friend!   In other news, I've decided when I lose 5-7 pounds I'm going to give myself the gift of a pro pedicure! YAY!  I'm going to do weight loss 'gifts' instead of shopping - meaning experiences instead of things.  I want to lose at least 40-50 pounds. WOW. Writing that out feels crazy and seems like a tonne of weight.  I'm six foot one though, so I carry my weight pretty well - but still, it's getting too high for my comfort.  I plan on losing 1.5 pounds a week thru eating and exercise.  I've been doing really well so far! In the MU department, also doing well too! Did my makeup every day this week (same look tho every day!).  Today was a GLITTER LINER kind of day!  haha. FRIIIIDAY YEAH! Other exciting news - yesterday I qualified for a contest to win a trip to Vegas for 2! I Find out in August if we won. YAY!

I'm with you on the weight loss thing. I need to lose around 50 lbs. I'm the heaviest I've ever been and I hate it. I've been trying hard to lose it for 6 months now and nothing is working. I'd be interested to know what works for you if you don't mind sharing. I know some of my meds cause weight gain so I've switched to the best options I can do, and I've made a point to eat better food. Nada. The one area that I haven't been doing much is exercise. I've had a problem with my left leg all year. As long as I don't walk much it's okay, but if I go to the gym or even just grocery shopping I end up limping most of the time. (I've been to the Dr. And a chiropractor. I think it's time I ask for an MRI ). It's so frustrating to not be able to walk and I feel like I'm getting bigger every day. Ugh. So, again, I'd love to hear what works for you, because sooner or later I'm determined to be active again. As for upbeat songs, I have a whole playlist of them. I like 1950's rock n roll for a good dance, like the song "Hanky Panky"," Johnny B. Goode" and "Devil with the blue dress/good golly Miss Molly". Bow Wow Wow is an 80's group but they have fun, upbeat songs like "I want Candy". And "Bennie and the Jets" by Elton John always gets me singing along. The movies that I like are either Dramas or Action movies. I especially like ones with strong female characters that kick ass. I can't think of any right now, though!

 

[DarylandCarole]

Catching up again.. been a tough week for me with just one thing after another. I've definitely had a couple food binges (aka eating my feelings) over the past few days which is not good but I've also just sat there and let myself feel frustrated, disappointed, rejected, whatever I felt like.. Getting more in touch with my emotions rather than drowning them out with other things was one of my goals this month and I've been working on that. I'm really happy to say I still haven't purchased a single material item this month!! I've also done 2 intense 90 minute workouts which made me feel amazing so that kind of helps balance out the excessive eating and sulking. I haven't done my makeup much lately either but I'm going to do that as soon as I finish this post. Just taking it one day at a time. The other day I was thinking about getting a yoga membership again but was hesitant to spend the $75/month on top of the $100 aerials membership and then I thought.. WTF am I thinking? I can spend more than that on one shopping trip.. So silly!!! Why wouldn't I put that towards something that makes me feel good and keeps me healthy and happy at the same time? Yoga it is!

Thumbs up for yoga!! I love yoga. I did it for many years and have stopped for the last few (where I live now there is 1 studio within 15 minutes. And it's hot yoga. :barf: ) And thumbs up for going through the feelings rather than avoiding them. I've struggled with that for years. My family is one of those "don't talk about it, think about, and especially DON'T FEEL it! Just ignore everything unpleasant." I joined Al-Anon many years back where you are encouraged to work through your feelings. In general I think it's easier to work through them than to deal with all of the crap we do when we try to avoid the feelings. I'm looking for a happy medium in that area. Anyhow, good for you for sticking to your goals. You are doing very well, even if you feel like crap sometimes.

 

[tirurit]

The movies that I like are either Dramas or Action movies. I especially like ones with strong female characters that kick ass. I can't think of any right now, though!

That is unfortunate that you have issues with your leg as exercise is trully the most impacting change when trying to loose weight.

I am having similar problems: earlier this year I badly twisted my ankle. It healed but for 3 or 4 weeks now it's been hurting/bothering me so I have stopped walking much and going to pilates. My sister on the other hand started pilates at the same time I did and also joined a gym to get some cardio done. After almost three months you can see the efect in her, but she has been very constant!

I hope that you find the origin of your issues and you can fix them. Me, I think I need to get my ass to the chiropractor so I can know what I can do with my ankle.

 

[NaomiH]

You have made some fabulous strides in the right direction! Yay for you... Keep it up! How can I put you in the timeout chair after that unexpected "LOL" at the end of your post!? I can't. HeeHee Hello tirurit! .... don't we all! HeeHee Glad you joined us! Sorting through a tough week and still sticking to your guns... Now THAT is something to be thrilled about my dear! And you're absolutely right... your rewards from the yoga membership will far surpass that of any lipstick... unless of course it's RiRi Heaux (just kidding!)!! Keep fighting to accomplish your goals hun!! VERY proud! I hate to make it sound like I'm glad there are some struggles in here... but in a way, it helps to see how far you've come in such a MAJOR way when you get to these points that would have been EASY triggers for us in the past. Good for you for standing your ground and working towards your goals! You can do it hun!! ANY of the "Don't Sweat The Small Stuff" books are fab!  Some old-school Whitney Houston & Michael Jackson jams all day long!! And nothing like a great Disney animated film to get you going with the good vibes!! GREAT movie selections! I LOVE me some musicals gurl... Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and My Fair Lady are 2 personal favs!

I love those two too! Especially My Fair Lady! I adore old films and some of my all time favs are the Doris Day/ Rock Hudson movies. Hilarious! And musicals? I am a total musicals lover!

 

[NaomiH]

I love seeing all the action movie lovers! Along with the classics, I am a huge lover of action films. Especially the more martial arts oriented ones.

 

[DarylandCarole]

I'm with you on the weight loss thing. I need to lose around 50 lbs. I'm the heaviest I've ever been and I hate it. I've been trying hard to lose it for 6 months now and nothing is working. I'd be interested to know what works for you if you don't mind sharing. I know some of my meds cause weight gain so I've switched to the best options I can do, and I've made a point to eat better food. Nada. The one area that I haven't been doing much is exercise. I've had a problem with my left leg all year. As long as I don't walk much it's okay, but if I go to the gym or even just grocery shopping I end up limping most of the time. (I've been to the Dr. And a chiropractor. I think it's time I ask for an MRI ). It's so frustrating to not be able to walk and I feel like I'm getting bigger every day. Ugh. So, again, I'd love to hear what works for you, because sooner or later I'm determined to be active again. As for upbeat songs, I have a whole playlist of them. I like 1950's rock n roll for a good dance, like the song "Hanky Panky"," Johnny B. Goode" and "Devil with the blue dress/good golly Miss Molly". Bow Wow Wow is an 80's group but they have fun, upbeat songs like "I want Candy". And "Bennie and the Jets" by Elton John always gets me singing along. The movies that I like are either Dramas or Action movies. I especially like ones with strong female characters that kick ass. I can't think of any right now, though!

That is unfortunate that you have issues with your leg as exercise is trully the most impacting change when trying to loose weight. I am having similar problems: earlier this year I badly twisted my ankle. It healed but for 3 or 4 weeks now it's been hurting/bothering me so I have stopped walking much and going to pilates. My sister on the other hand started pilates at the same time I did and also joined a gym to get some cardio done. After almost three months you can see the efect in her, but she has been very constant! I hope that you find the origin of your issues and you can fix them. Me, I think I need to get my ass to the chiropractor so I can know what I can do with my ankle.

Yes, I'm going to give the chiro a few more tries. But I learned the hard way that an MRI is the best way to find out what's happening when X rays don't help. It feels like a muscle or ligament in the back of my leg won't stretch. Sometimes I can't bend my knee. It could be related to my back, too, since we have nerves that go from the spine down to our feet and toes. I just need to find out so that I can get it fixed. I also love Pilates. I don't love doing them, but they do work. Def get yourself to a Chiro, and if that doesn't help an orthopedic Dr. Maybe once we get better we can form a work out thread with others. I'd enjoy that. No one who I know irl is into exercising.

 

[tirurit]

I also love Pilates. I don't love doing them, but they do work. Def get yourself to a Chiro, and if that doesn't help an orthopedic Dr. Maybe once we get better we can form a work out thread with others. I'd enjoy that. No one who I know irl is into exercising.

Yeah, we need to get back on our feet!

A thread like that would be fun!

And I like Pilates, not love it but it is true that it is very effective. I tried yoga last summer and that was more my thing (by the time I finished the lesson I was so relaxed!), but I see it more as a maintainance type of exercise.