The North Face

[Matt]

When Katie and I first met I was a hopeless and reckless compulsive spender and she was as tight as an oyster. I still love to spend and she’s still pretty cheap but we’ve definitely influenced each other for the better eg. she owns IH jeans and I have IRAs.

[sabergirl]

It’s more the philosophical component that gets me. I have always been a collector of things. I get great joy from owning them, but I also really like the hit of dopamine brought on by coveting something new, desiring it, pulling the trigger, and then the rush of when it arrives. But, like many, after that hit, then I’m seeking the next. Addictive behavior, for sure.

But—I’d like to live my life differently. I think the rampant consumerism of well-to-do folks like myself is the primary driver of environmental and societal degradation.

I believe this—but I’m also lazy and when it comes to making lifestyle changes or depriving myself of anything….usually a non-starter.

I suppose that type of dismissive and cynical judgement is just giving myself permission to continue my behavior without truly engaging with trying to change.

I know I’m not the only one.

[Matt]

Whyd you have to bum me out dude!!?!

[sabergirl]

Sorry, man. Everything is just a bummer, lately. My bad.

I will be sure to upload some shitty selfies when my awesome new fleece arrives!

[Jord]

@sabergirl I envy minimalists, it's a lifestyle I wish I could live... I guess I'm always chasing the new thing, gotta be happy with what you have sometimes

[Go For Chill]

@sabergirl
My mindset switched when I started asking myself if I liked something because everyone else did, or if it's something I would've loved if I happened upon it by myself in the sale section of a crappy store.

...and as I type this, I put a Type 10 bracelet in my cart for the 100th time.

[ZackB]

@Jett129 I forgot where I saw the don’t delay joy. Thanks for reposting it, I use it all the time haha.

[sabergirl]

Here’s the crap selfie, as promised! I’ve gone full teddy bear

[endo]

that looks cosy @sabergirl

[sabergirl]

It is so warm!!

[Matt]

Nice!

[SKT]

@sabergirl looks amazingly comfy and great color!

[Matt]

Except now there’s an IH fleece jacket to consider.

[sabergirl]

@Matt I’m not going to lie, I cursed out loud when I saw the fleece teased the other day.

Usually I get off light on SS purchases, but that may not be the case this year.