Well I turned 42 yesterday and today is the start of my compact. I am doing this solo in a few ways. My family is not participating, and some may say that I get to cheat because family members are bringing new stuff into the home. I am a total consumer. I buy stuff to make me feel better. I get into pass times, get all the stuff that is associated with that pass time, and more often than not never use it after 6 months. Paintball is a perfect example. Have not played it in years, but have a vest, maker, hopper, all the crap that goes with it. This is personal. I am trying to break the bonds of consumerism. I am a junkie and need some time cold turkey. I will make exceptions for live music and digital downloads of music, free and legal if possible and keep my purchases to 2-3 CD's a month. Sorry, one addiction at a time. My last purchase before my compact started was a Yamaha acoustic guitar. I hope to use it rather than shop. I will try an update this blog as often as possible to journal my adventures in not consuming. The next step is to downsize. That should be an adventure in itself. I will be having to send some of my stuff to the landfill, and I apologize in advance. We had some water damage in the basement and i need to dump some moldy water damaged things. I will whenever possible, gift my possessions that I am getting rid of. Not really into selling my stuff. as the Chili Peppers say "Give it away!"
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