Anna's purpose in writing "Stuff is Not Salvation" is to let us know how much our society have been spending so much money on their wants and not their needs. She says that our society buys things that they think will make them happy because they need to have it. Families who buy their children everything they want is not showing them love and affection. It is showing them to be selfish and they'll never learn how to appreciate things. Anna's solution to the problem of out-of-control consumption was to start spending money on what we truly need and learn to appreciate the small things that we have already.
Personally, I have way too many shirts. If there's a shirt that I like; I will buy it. I don't care how much it is, but I need to have it. If i go shopping, I will spent about $200 on just shirts just because I like them. I don't buy anything but shirts. Most of the shirts that I have, I don't even wear anymore. All this money I've spent, I could have helped my mom pay off some bills or save up for something i truly needed. Now that I have started school, I can't buy all the shirts I want because all the money I get, I spend it on gas to get me to school. If I would have saved up money, I wouldn't have to rely on my mom to give me money.
Celener, I have gone on a few shopping rampages myself. When I shop, I make sure I make a dent in my wallet. You’re post explains it pretty well, about your personal experience.
ReplyDeleteYour blog was very clear; I was able to understand exactly what you were trying to say. You were very straight forward and descriptive in your use of words. I like how you were able to be completely honest with yourself that you spent too much money on shirts instead of saving money. I think it’s really nice that you would have helped your mom pay the bills; and I’m sure we can all relate to the money issues we have with school. I liked reading your blog, I could defiantly relate to your money situation.
ReplyDeleteI liked reading your blog. You were very clear about your situation and i was able to know exactly what you were saying.
ReplyDeleteYour blog was very clear and used alot of details which I liked. I also like how your blog was really relate able to me. I used to blow money on clothes, but then you soon realize your priorities and needs, rather than wants.
ReplyDeleteI love how your blog was easy to read, haha go shopping for me, I never shop anymore. Kids are first priority now. I love how you helped out with the bills too!
ReplyDeleteThat was a well written blog. I also made bad decision with my money as well.
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