Everywhere I go seems to be busy. It’s the kind of busy that only happens around the holidays. This year has been strange though. There does not seem to be as much holiday cheer. Maybe I am assuming there is not as much cheer because I don’t feel prepared for the holidays. Maybe I don’t feel the holiday spirit because I don’t have a television; I have not seen any holiday shows or movies this year. It’s interesting that I may be dependent on the media helping me to get into the holiday spirit.
I figured I would feel the holiday spirit when I went to the mall today. This was my second time being at a mall since before Thanksgiving. I told myself that I was going to the mall simply for blog material purposes. Also, there was the small fact that I had some gift cards to use. I have heard so much about all the sales that I figured now is the time to buy. After all, that is what we are supposed to do to help the recession – buy, buy, buy – right?
My investigation of the mall proved riskier than expected. Although it was somewhat depressing to walk through a mall where every store appeared to be days away from closing forever, it was intriguing to see all the sales. 40 percent off! 60 percent off! 70 percent off! Even 90 percent off! Layering Tees for 10! Layering tees? How could I go without?
I have found that it is much more difficult than expected not to give into the sales tactics of our present economy. As much as I would love to own a t-shirt specifically designed for layering, I can’t justify spending money simply because something is dramatically marked down in price. This is what I have to keep telling myself so I don’t spend the little money I do have.
I can’t help but wonder if saving my money is anti-American. Our economy functions on the premise that we live beyond our means. Is my patriotism in question? I wonder if American flags are on sale. If so, maybe I should purchase one.
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