Depleted will power

I like the idea that we only have a finite supply of will power and making big decisions depletes it for smaller ones.  This might explain why I am struggling to stick to a diet over this clothes-deprived year.  The silly thing is that I now have an even smaller number of clothes that fit so am seeing out the winter without being able to wear three quarters og my clothes anyway.  Silly or what?

Slump in sales

Since I stopped spending, two stores of what seemed to be major clothes  chains in Sheerness are closing down.  They used to be my favourite browsing places when I had a half hour to spare in town. The steel mill also closed and there are so many boarded up shops, pound shops and charity shops that it no longer is a place you would want to browse now anyway.  I seem to have more money than ever before and have fun thinking of different ways to spend it - a lovely new carrying bag for the yoga mat, scented candles and today a trip to the vet with Sooty.

Four months down, eight to go

It's easy now.  I'm in a new routine of shopping that avoids all clothes viewing.  Actually, I'm hardly tempted.  I have decided what I'll wear for next month's wedding, a borrowed jacket and existing dress.  Some of my thin cotton socks have worn out but otherwise there is no need for anything new.  It all sounds rather boring, no?

December already, I am tempted

Took Ma shopping, she bought a scarf and skirt and I bought her the slippers she chose for Christmas.  There was a 40% discount sale and things (clothes) seemed a real bargain.  I was tempted and would have bought at least three items of clothing for myself.  But didn't.  And I am feeling the strength building up and the desire slipping away, well slightly at least.

Getting easier

Today I threw out a pair of thin socks with an enormous hole in the heel - too big to darn usefully.  A bit scary with at least another four months of sock wearing ahead. But my wardrobe is still full of many things I don't wear and I'm feeling positive about this now.

A small victory

I went to Hempstead Valley, my previously favourite shopping mall with the flagship M&S, Wallis etc to get computer ink, a cup of coffee and lunch.  I walked past the clothes shops without looking and it was a bit sad.  However, I did manage to spend money on a few (non clothes) Christmas presents and a four piece red and white dinner set for the Big Day.  It felt quite decadent, even though not expensive.  Reminding me of when I first learned about the complete set of crockery exclusively for Pesach in Jewish homes, how extravagent!

Panic over

Sam came yesterday and explained that her wedding consists of a small group of close family, two friends each for her and Sandy, and a lunch afterwards.  So my one winter dress will do.  Chris says he prefers the summer dress with the cleavage, I'm always self conscious in that, but will consider it.  Nothing new needed after all.