Halfway Through the Week

Weekly, I hit a slump. At the bottom of that slump I dust the garbage off of myself, make a couple of jokes, and start clawing my way back to the top. This is not to imply that I in any way rest comfortably on the top normally. Well, whatever this is my blog I can say what I want. So anyway, I'm back on top and I think to myself what can I do to make my life more entertaining? How can I challenge myself once a week? What more can I do with my life?! Thus the birth of my newest blog feature Thing's I've bought from H&M and never worn or Disposable Clothing and Me: The Forever 21 Story.

I started taking a mental inventory of all the disposable clothing I've purchased from h&m in my lifetime, thinking "I need something cheap and something quick." Add all of that up, it's quite a sum. I would confidently say I've spent in the ballpark of a years salary on H&M clothing that has probably been worn once (some pieces never worn at all). I'm probably exaggerating just a teensy bit but the point is I've thrown a lot of money away on silly pieces of clothing. Which got me thinking about silly expenses. How much money do I spend on things that don't further my life, are not basic necessities, and in some cases aren't even put to use?

Until I can gaurauntee some sound evidence and clear facts I'll just base my findings on conjecture.

This week I've spent $9.50 on a brooch from H&M to wear to my work holiday party, for the sole purpose of making people laugh. - Arguably furthering my life if in fact amuses coworkers, in turn advancing my career. Could very easily turn into a wasted ten bucks on something impractical and all together embarrassing. - $9.50

$39.99 on a Crane Cool Duck Humidifier. I was in the market for a Vicks Vaporizer ($15 out the door at Walgreens) to help soothe a stuffy nose but I couldn't settle on an ugly, lumpy, appliance taking up space in my already too crowded bedroom. So I went for an alternate design, something a little more chic, with a little more personality. Yes, I realize I'm talking about an air purifier. All in all, the Duck, doesnt even soothe my scratchy throat, rather makes me shweaty in the mornings. - $25

I spent $2.25 on a subway ride, when I could have taken a chartered bus to work for $1 less. More space, less money, WITH cell phone reception. I opted for the subway so that I could spend a few more minutes changing shoes before work and not be late. - $1

$35.50 - waste so far this week and it's only Wednesday. WHERE TO GO FROM HERE?