Apparently we are a nation of shopaholics, not me I missed out on that gene, but found this and thought it was interesting. Although have to admit to being guilty of mislaying intended presents! Well maybe some clothes lurking in the back of the wardrobe I haven't worn in years too!
1. Do you go shopping to cheer yourself up, and end up buying things you don’t need? Curb the urge simply to spend money. Window shopping can be fun too.
2. Is your wardrobe full of clothes and shoes you never wear? Chuck them out, or take them to the charity shop. During your clearout you may find some hidden gems you forgot you had.
3. Worse, are the tags still on some of the items? Sell these on eBay, to recoup some of the money you’ve been spending.
4. When you buy a present, do you buy an item just like it for yourself, or, worse, forget all about buying it for the other person? Learn to take pleasure in other people enjoying things. You don’t have to own everything you like.
5. Have you ever bought a dress or a pair of shoes that is too small or too big because you “loved them so much” or “they were such a bargain”? When you go shopping, take a friend with you as the voice of reason.
6. When you visit a ritzy department store, do you know the layout by heart and exactly where each department is? You must be visiting it too much. Take a walk in the park, or go to a movie instead. Taking exercise instead of shopping is not as crazy as it sounds. Exercise releases dopamine and endorphins – feel-good chemicals – into the brain. These give you the same buzz you get in attempting to satisfy the cravings of an addiction.
7. Are you afraid to open your credit card bill? Always be aware of how much you are spending. Never miss a credit card repayment, or make just the minimum payment, as the interest and penalties will start to get out of control. Restrict the number of cards you own, and if you are concerned about your spending, get rid of them all.
Three women die together in an accident and go to heaven.
When they get there, St. Peter says, "We only have one rule here in heaven: don't step on the ducks!"
So they enter heaven, and sure enough, there are ducks all over the place. It is almost impossible not to step on a duck, and although they try their best to avoid them, the first woman accidentally steps on one.
Along comes St. Peter with the ugliest man she ever saw.
St. Peter chains them together and says, "Your punishment for stepping on a duck is to spend eternity chained to this ugly man!"
The next day, the second woman steps accidentally on a duck and along comes St. Peter, who doesn't miss a thing. With him is another extremely ugly man. He chains them together with the same admonishment as for the first woman.
The third woman has observed all this and, not wanting to be chained for all eternity to an ugly man, is very, VERY careful where she steps.
She manages to go months without stepping on any ducks, but one day St. Peter comes up to her with the most handsome man she has ever laid eyes on, very tall, long eyelashes, muscular, and slim.
St. Peter chains them together without saying a word.
The happy woman says, "I wonder what I did to deserve being chained to you for all of eternity?"
The guy says, "I don't know about you, but I stepped on a duck!"
Three women die together in an accident and go to heaven.
When they get there, St. Peter says, "We only have one rule here in heaven: don't step on the ducks!"
So they enter heaven, and sure enough, there are ducks all over the place. It is almost impossible not to step on a duck, and although they try their best to avoid them, the first woman accidentally steps on one.
Along comes St. Peter with the ugliest man she ever saw.
St. Peter chains them together and says, "Your punishment for stepping on a duck is to spend eternity chained to this ugly man!"
The next day, the second woman steps accidentally on a duck and along comes St. Peter, who doesn't miss a thing. With him is another extremely ugly man. He chains them together with the same admonishment as for the first woman.
The third woman has observed all this and, not wanting to be chained for all eternity to an ugly man, is very, VERY careful where she steps.
She manages to go months without stepping on any ducks, but one day St. Peter comes up to her with the most handsome man she has ever laid eyes on, very tall, long eyelashes, muscular, and slim.
St. Peter chains them together without saying a word.
The happy woman says, "I wonder what I did to deserve being chained to you for all of eternity?"
The guy says, "I don't know about you, but I stepped on a duck!"
Three women die together in an accident and go to heaven.
When they get there, St. Peter says, "We only have one rule here in heaven: don't step on the ducks!"
So they enter heaven, and sure enough, there are ducks all over the place. It is almost impossible not to step on a duck, and although they try their best to avoid them, the first woman accidentally steps on one.
Along comes St. Peter with the ugliest man she ever saw.
St. Peter chains them together and says, "Your punishment for stepping on a duck is to spend eternity chained to this ugly man!"
The next day, the second woman steps accidentally on a duck and along comes St. Peter, who doesn't miss a thing. With him is another extremely ugly man. He chains them together with the same admonishment as for the first woman.
The third woman has observed all this and, not wanting to be chained for all eternity to an ugly man, is very, VERY careful where she steps.
She manages to go months without stepping on any ducks, but one day St. Peter comes up to her with the most handsome man she has ever laid eyes on, very tall, long eyelashes, muscular, and slim.
St. Peter chains them together without saying a word.
The happy woman says, "I wonder what I did to deserve being chained to you for all of eternity?"
The guy says, "I don't know about you, but I stepped on a duck!"
SirenLydia Forum Posts (4,138)
alas I don't care for coffee...
Hello UK, I'm used to posting in the International forums......
Yes chips is better, but the rest is over my head, you will have to explain for this southern girl please?