tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860426810931434522.post4996651874169952596..comments2023-07-09T04:47:06.980-07:00Comments on Out and about in LA: Consumerism and the order of thingsKristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17208374967597840745noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860426810931434522.post-86420190840398531722010-02-10T13:58:12.516-08:002010-02-10T13:58:12.516-08:00What we buy definitely reflects us...but what we d...What we buy definitely reflects us...but what we don't buy also reflects us. I usually won't spend a lot on dinner but I wilk spend a small fortune on jeans. Random, right? I wish I didn't care about money but unfortunately living in LA can do that to you!<br /><br />I guess we just have to maintain some sort of limit and stick with it, right?Ameenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456118938073064951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860426810931434522.post-67144364418946664422010-02-05T12:21:29.743-08:002010-02-05T12:21:29.743-08:00I agree with you that what we buy DOES say somethi...I agree with you that what we buy DOES say something about us, but not everything. Actually, I think what I don't buy also says something about me ;) Honestly, I don't think getting a television means you are a different person than you were or that you're caving into something. You are still you, with the same values. We leased a Lexus when we traded in my car and I still feel weird in it. It's just "not me." But, my husband wanted it, it was cheaper than we thought it would be, etc, etc. I don't think our purchases always are in line with exactly who we are, but certain forces converge (significant other, cultural pressures, convenience, cost) and we buy what we buy. I know I would prefer a Barnes & Noble shopping spree over a clothing shopping spree any day, and that says something about me. But, I still covet the J. Crew catalog. Living in America, consuming is a very tricky thing. We are told to want lots of things. Some of them, it turns out, we do actually want (meaning they'll bring some pleasure to our lives, as I'm sure the television will). Being aware of our choices is what's most important. I'm like you in that I love structure, but I can be very impulsive. Some of my best purchases are the whimsical ones.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524913753671188764noreply@blogger.com