Shopping

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1. Do you like to shop? Why or why not?

I used to love shopping and it got me in debt. Then I hated shopping for a couple years because I couldn't afford to spend money. Finally I have reached the point where I enjoy browsing through interesting stores again—without spending money.

2. What was the last thing you purchased?

Last thing in a store was on Tuesday: eight packages of coloured pipe cleaners as a Christmas gift for my daughter, Brenna, who likes making little critters out of them. Last thing online was this evening: another Christmas gift, a "Brenna" handbag from this website: Brenna! which I learned about on LJ.

3. Do you prefer shopping online or at an actual store? Why?

Stores are far more sensually appealing, but only on the internet can you find anything with Brenna's name printed on it. I have also come to prefer grocery shopping online for practical reasons: impulse buying is easier to control, so I spend less.

4. Did you get an allowance as a child? How much was it?

Yes, but I can't remember how much. I think it started at 25 cents and worked up to $1.50. Later I got paid by the hour for mowing the lawn, because we had three acres that had to be done by push mower.

5. What was the last thing you regret purchasing?

Since I rarely buy on impluse anymore, regrets are even rarer. I can't remember the last time.