in hindsight 1

Hello my prittis!
I was looking through my blog and was reminded of a few posts I made in late 2011. This is just over a year from now, which is a perfect time to evaluate my promises, hopes and aspirations for 2011.

Let's start with "me so greedy"which is my compilation of a want list for xmas. Although I said I wouldn't be greedy, somehow I managed to knock off a few things from the list!

1. Still want a digital SLR camera, I just haven't had the time to do my research yet. I might use my air miles though :)
2. I bought a chaise for the living room on Kijiji ($200). It's in mint condition and I love it! 
3. Just bough the Adirondacks! Full price (these puppies do NOT go on sale). Amazingly worth the price. I sold the SORELS at my garage sale in May.
4. Bought a black leather jacket on consignment (Extoggery- Toronto) for $150. Fits like a glove and it's a high end design.
5. Don't need this Canada Goose Jacket. I have a nice one I bought at Joe Fresh!
6. I can't justify this price for a Longchamps makeup bag. But I found a nice one, on sale, at the GAP for $15. I love it!
7. Don't really want skis this year.
8. My husband and I asked for help to buy a speaker system this xmas. We used all the cash and gift cards and bought an LG blue ray, dvd receiver 5.1 set (not BOSE :( ). It was a great price and it matches our tv. We spent $89 of our own money and we are happy with it.
9. I bought a beautiful Armoire for the living room at the Ottawa Antique Show. I posted about it here. 
10. Europe- YES! I still want to go. What I did to calm the urge of travelling was book a "Fake" trip to Italy. I planned my route, what cities I would go to, shopped for the cheapest flights. The thrill of doing that research alone was fun enough that I was able to delay the trip... until I have enough money saved up. Funny story- a colleague at work bought me a suitcase pandora charm for my birthday to encourage me to finally take a real trip to Italia! 

My prittis, I have to say I am impressed with myself. I managed to get many things crossed off my list, and at a fair price too. This is a very helpful and interesting exercise. I highly recommend it :)

me so greedi

Hello my priitis!

It's been a while. I miss blogging. I have to say the mind has been pritti dry, and I don't want to just blabber on about nothing.

This post is about how the Holidays makes people so greedy. I want this, I want that.

Every time I go shopping, I complete my "I need" list... cozy sweater (appropriate for streaming), work skirts, fun nylons, dress for new year, tights... the list goes on!

Then, not a week goes by and I open a magazine, or watch some TV, only to add more stuff on this "I need" list. I thought I just crossed everything off??

Here is my I need/want list, things that are way to expensive for my debts right now:

1. SLR Camera (maybe a Canon, I hate Nikon's customer service)
2. A chaise for my living-room ( I NEED more seating)
3. Ugg Adirondack boots (I already have SORELS!! but I find them bulky)
4. Brown leather Jacket (not sure what brand)
5. Long CanadaGoose Jacket (sold my Aritzia one, and I have a short red CG already)
6. Longchamps makeup bag (can't justify 50$ for it!)
7. New skis (gotta learn to ski this winter first)
8. BOSE speaker system for my TV (I just need a speaker set, it doesn't have to be bose)
9. Armoir for my kitchen (I just need to spot one at an antique show that I like)
10. Travel to Europe! (I have at least 5 more countries I want to see before we start a family... which is in a while still ....)

That's not all... I have a list of things that I need for the house like blinds, rugs and a BED!! This is on my house "NEED" list :S It's okay if you dream about this, but let me remind you that I am in DEBT here people!!

I don't like being greedy though, I have everything I ever wanted and I just have to keep reminding myself that.

I really need to readjust for 2011. I am bad at holding promises to myself, so I will gently remind myself to read this post if I get too greedi.

Now.... all I need to do is copy paste this and my Christmas list is done! haha