Revelation Resolution

My 2011 New Years Resolution:
BUY NOTHING NEW.

That's right folks. I will purchase NOTHING NEW in the year 2011. And I'm going to blog about my year of Nothing New.

It will be a bit tough. I wouldn't classify myself as having a shopping "problem." However, there are those days where I walk out of Target with more than groceries...or into that boutique on my way to school...or I'm bored.

Basic Principal Behind the Resolution:
I really don't know how or when I came up with the idea. I just know in the last year or so I've realized I have enough. Enough stuff. Stuff-that in the whole scheme of things- doesn't mean shit. Therefore, I'm ridding myself of the addition of more material items which satisfy a temporary happiness (that I will greatly miss) and challenge myself to re-love everything I have, because I have it all.

There is some personal ethic behind my resolution. We live in a very material world and consume consume consume (me included). Why not reuse reuse reuse what we already have? Or borrow from your family and close friends!

No Samantha-my dearest sister and roommate- this is not a ploy to make YOU buy ME things or me raid your closet full of new things. I'm simply going head to your closet instead of the mall...

So here are the Resolution 2011 Guidelines:
-I'm a graduate student--books are a must. I've always tried to buy USED, but there's always that ONE book.
-As a graduate student I am also preparing for a career. This means I might have to purchase something new related to a job interview or possible career opportunity.
-I have a '96 Honda Civic w/ 208,000 miles (and climbing). I imagine I'll be putting some money toward that..new or used parts, oil changes..yada yada
-Make-up does not count. Can't really buy used makeup...well I suppose I could, but I'm not that extreme. Yet.
-Groceries do not count. Niether does beer, wine or alcohol.
-Gifts- I'm not big on formal gift giving, but if I do buy a gift it will be used! Or fairly traded.
-My best friend's wedding- Ms. Andy Isaacson will be married on Sept 17, 2011. I am a bridesmaid. No worries Andy, I will purchase a new bridesmaid dress ;-)
-Haircuts. I need one or two. And unless YOU cut hair..I'm going to the salon.
-I'm a flight whore. No, not part of the mile-high club. I just REALLY like jet-setting to fun places as often as I can..like Iowa Minnesota and Colorado...and perhaps Israel or South Korea in the near future.

**If I do buy anything..it must be USED. The key is to use what the world already has to offer. Yay for resale shops, thrift stores, antique stores, and close friends and family.


So that's it. Buy Nothing New. Use what's already here. Re-love what I have.

What's your resolution?

5 days till Resolution time. I feel good.