I really only had one resolution, don't buy any clothes in 2012 (underwear doesn't count). For some people I'm sure this would be easy if not something they already do but, and I'm laying my cards on the table now, I am a clothes junkie. I don't know when or where I got the bug but I love shopping. I used to hate it, my mother would drag me to the store and, under duress, I'd pick one thing. Now we have a blast picking things out for one another getting acquainted with each others style.
When I moved out to Arizona I had to pack everything into a Honda CRV. That's when I noticed the problem. I had too many clothes. I got rid of some of then at that time but soon there after I noticed I hadn't really relieved the issue. So, once I got to Flagstaff I did it again and thoroughly this time. I also found a great piece of advice regarding cleaning out your closet which I will happily pass along: Clean out your closets and then turn all your hangers around the opposite way; if in a year any of the hangers are still facing the wrong way then consider donating that piece of clothing (obviously not everything should go e.g. wedding dresses, tuxedos).
So happily, here I am. April has begun and my closets are free of clutter and I actually have some money in the bank. I'm looking down the barrel of wedding season without being able to buy anything... but I think I'll make it. I can always buy some new undies!
PS- I was puzzling over the correct way to list examples and I remembered one of my favorite comics about proper use of i.e. and e.g. Check it out, The Oatmeal is hilarious!
Also, my other favorite explanation about the use of "a lot". I this ALOT!
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