But wait, Friday, November 23rd is also Buy Nothing Day, a yearly event begun by a BC based organization called Adbusters (check their website, it's neat!)
This year I have decided to join Adbusters in buying nothing this coming Friday. To be honest, this won't be too difficult for me, since Black Friday is more of an American pastime and I'm Canadian. :) That's not to say I don't enjoy buying new things. But this particular Friday isn't a big deal for me.
Reading about living more simply is beginning to intrigue me. I wouldn't call myself a big spender by any stretch, but it does make me ask myself some questions about my spending habits. Why do I shop? For entertainment? Filling a void? Am I bored? Do I want to 'keep up with the Joneses'? Is having all this 'stuff' a good thing?
I want to become a more responsible, generous person. I don't want 'stuff' to have a grip on me.
So, I choose to stay out of the stores on Friday, November 23rd. It will be symbolic for me, if nothing else. Anyone joining me?
Here's to a more simple life! (Just in time for Christmas..!)
