When was the last time you shopped for yourself?

@toplen (335)
Philippines
April 17, 2007 2:23am CST
Yesterday, i wanted to shop for myself but didn't have money for it. I thought about how long it is that I haven't shopped for clothes, stuff like that. Last week, i did shop for myself but it was for school. But for personal stuff like clothes, accessories, bags, perfumes,etc/..i think mine was two months ago. Can you endure not shopping for yourself that long? When was the last time you shopped for yourself
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@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
17 Apr 07
it is just okey for me if i won't shop for myself for a month or two. i have lots of shoes, bags and clothes and there's no more need for me to shop really. but when i get to the mall and find something i am really interested in having, i buy it especially if i have money with me. just yesterday, i bought a dress. i like it so much and so, i gave in to what my heart desires. i bought it for myself and i was really happy having it with me.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
20 May 07
good for you :) I've been wanting a dress but I guess no matter how I want it, I still won't be able to wear it. I'm petite, and worse, short legged :) I don't want my short legs to show...poor me :) lolz
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
23 May 07
nah. you will always be pretty toplen. you just need to have this extra confidence in yourself.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
29 May 07
thanks for the encouragement :) appreciate it.
• Malaysia
23 Jul 07
last friday! there was a sale at this departmental store nearby my office, and my colleagues and i went shopping. i wanted to get a white handbag and i saw an affordable white bag on sale, so i grabbed it :D ..i love to shop! but i think it's now time for me to resist the temptation to shop for a while..i'm so broke, need to start saving again..
@toplen (335)
• Philippines
23 Jul 07
COngratulations on the white handbag :)
• United States
30 May 07
I can't even tell you the last time I've shopped for myself. Mind you I have 3 children so I know that time is no time soon to even think about shopping for self. So I understand and know how it feel.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
31 May 07
awww...i know...moms try to put their child on the shopping list first. Don't worry the time will come i know :) thanks
• United States
29 May 07
I'm very bad about buying things for myself. I am always so much happier buying things for other people. I bought myself some new earrings online on Friday night, but I also bought a pair for my fiance that he has been wanting for a while. We have just moved, so it's difficult to justify spending too much money on ourselves. These earrings will be a nice treat! :)
@toplen (335)
• Philippines
30 May 07
I'm sure they will :) Thanks
@miaolin (397)
• China
20 May 07
It's the matter of long time ago.In fact,I seldom shop for my self.The main reason is lack of money.If I were rich enough,I would spend every weekends to shop,of course,not only for myself,but also for families.
@toplen (335)
• Philippines
29 May 07
I'm sure you will get there soon, and when you get there...INDULGE to your heart's content.
@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
22 Jul 07
Last week, I got a new shirt and matching tie.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
23 Jul 07
That's great! Hope you had fun :)
@loved1 (5328)
• United States
17 Apr 07
I usually just find something for myself by accident when I am shopping for someone else. I usually take myself out shopping on my birthday but I rarely spend a lot of money. I have too much fun shopping for my kids! It backfires on me though because then when I have somewhere to go, I realize I have nothing decent to wear. Maybe that is what I should use my myLot money for.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
23 May 07
you're right! that's where our mylot paycheck should go lolz...
@michele609 (1687)
• United States
17 Apr 07
I cant evern remember when the last time I shopped for myself. Everytime I think about doing it I think about all the other things that should come first. I also have 6 year old twins and i try to keep them up so it is very hard to shop for myself.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
23 May 07
I can feel ya...I don't have kids yet but I hear that from my "friend-moms" too. I know you'll get by and the time will come when you see yourself in the shopping mall buying stuff for yourself :) Thanks
@rx4life (1930)
• United States
17 Apr 07
I am pretty lucky in that I can shop for myself most anytime ( reasonably) but I haven't been doing it much lately. I have shopped for my daughter's birthday and husband's slacks and shirts and wedding gifts and donation clothing for a family that lost everything in a fire...but not for myself..I actually tried on some shoes the last time I was at the mall..but they didn't have my size and when I left I didn't think about them again until now..so I think the last thing I bought for myself was a lab coat for work!!!! How boring is that?..LOL..now you've done it...I may have to go shopping this afternoon...:)
@toplen (335)
• Philippines
23 May 07
you go girl! enjoy shopping!
@mani123 (354)
• India
18 Apr 07
hi friend! nice disscussion. i was shopped myself in last month. i was shopped cloths.nowadays the money is not in my hand.so i am not intersted to buy anything.may be next month we will go to shop and buy anything.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
20 May 07
Thank you for saying that this is a nice discussion and thanks for reponding :)
@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
17 Apr 07
I don't shop for myself very much because I always put everyone else in my family first. I should probably take more time for me, but when I go shopping for clothes I feel so overwhelmed that I often buy the wrong thing and end up returning it any way. This is a true sign that I really need to take more time for me more often.
@toplen (335)
• Philippines
23 May 07
honey, it's time to pamper yourself. i know you've done a lot of giving already so why don't you treat yourself this time. Happy shopping!
• Philippines
17 Apr 07
well i think that was last February of this year, i bought my baby G wrist watch and a cellphone. i dont mind if i cant shop monthly, and besides i dont think that i can, because ive been busy most of the times due to my job.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
23 May 07
I see...well, you got yourself a cellphone and a Baby G anyways, so that should be great! Thanks
• Malaysia
17 Apr 07
oh.. i think it's like 3 - 4 months ago.. i'm keeping money now.. so i can shop for myself in the future.. i think money should be use in proper way.. buying fashionable stuff is not really suitable for me. .as it is costly and it won't give any benefit in the future.. what i want is financial freedom.. so i prefer to keep the money i used for shopping to do something better :P.. but i really love shopping..how bout you? i think you're the same right? don't mind me for typing so much =)
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
29 May 07
I definitely love shopping, in fact, I just shopped two days ago and the week before that. It was fun, I'm happy coz I've got brand new clothes to wear :)
@kodie420 (872)
• Canada
17 Apr 07
I dont really shop for myself but if the girlfriend go's out shopping then Ill go to. The last thing I bought for myself was just a used car last week. Other then that I dont really buy anything unless its on for an incredible price or something.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
23 May 07
whoa...that's a great shopping spree! thanks for responding :)
@milagre (1272)
• Portugal
17 Apr 07
Dont remember when was the last time i shopped for myself, it has been so loooooong! no money to spend on me, my children need more then i do and we have to eat and pay the debs everyday :(. Need a sponser like Bill Gates....
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
23 May 07
YEah, for a shopping-loving (not a shopaholic) person like me, I would also need BIll Gates as sponsor :) lolz...I hope you and your family are doing great today !
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
17 Apr 07
Its been awhile for me too. I dont have the money either. I usually go to walmart every sunday and buy cat food laundry detergent and things like that because its cheaper then the grocery store. And sometimes if I see a top I will get it there. But just to shop for myself and buy some new clothes would be great.
@toplen (335)
• Philippines
23 May 07
I'm sure it'll be great! You'll surely get something for shopping soon, i know coz I did :)
@inovator (603)
• Philippines
17 Apr 07
actually i dont set a sched to shop for my self just incase ill szw a nice things and my type so i will but it...like last sun ill saw a cute pants..actuall that money are for my lotions and soap,,,but ill chose to but the pants coz its the only left....lol
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
23 May 07
great choice! don't worry, you'll be able to get money for that lotion and soap again :)
@lafavorito (2959)
• Philippines
17 Apr 07
I last shopped for myself was last week, but does it still count even if my husband was with me while shopping? We shopped for outfits we need to wear to a wedding of our friend, I also got myself some hairstyling products and make-up. I'm not sure if I can last over 2 months without buying something for myself.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
20 May 07
Shopping with the husband is a great way to spend time together. Thanks for sharing :)
@marababe (2503)
• Philippines
17 Apr 07
The last time I was able to shop for myself was earlier this day. I was able to shop for swim wears, tanning lotion, and sun dresses for my trip next week. I was hoping I could get to shop for clothes, bags and shoes but I quit my part time job so I don't think I will be able to do that this summer. I just have to wait for my weekly allowance and save up for it.
@toplen (335)
• Philippines
23 May 07
Yeah, just enjoy your summer getaway. I know shopping can wait :)
@neerajm (110)
• India
17 Apr 07
shopping is neccesary for our daily routine life but shopping for myself is a very long story.i had shopped for myself before my marriage that was 8 years ago.for 15 days i use to go for shopping.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
20 May 07
OH, you need to try to shop for yourself again. This time bring your wife/husband with you. THat'll be a great bonding moment especially if you both like shopping :) thanks