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28 Thoughts That Go Through An Impulse Buyer's Mind At 1AM

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Emily Weyls

Feb 27, 2018

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28 Thoughts That Go Through An Impulse Buyer's Mind At 1AM

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I am a self-diagnosed impulse buyer. I like to spend my days at Target and my nights on Amazon. If I have a bad day, I blow off some steam at TJ Maxx. Am I alone? Nope. Can this be treated? No. Is there anything wrong with this? Definitely not. This is what a normal thought process looks like for those of us who suffer from this inconvenient urge.

1. I'm bored.

Because who isn't bored at 1 a.m. on a Tuesday, right?

2. What do I like to do when I'm bored...?

3. SHOP!!!

This is where the problem begins.

4. What do I need?

I need things that I can't buy online... like things to stock my empty fridge.

5. What do I want?

EVERYTHING.

6. Sunglasses.

7. Aviators or Wayfarer?

8. Both.

9. What was I thinking about earlier?

I should have been thinking about the three exams I have next week and my work schedule for this weekend, but no.

10. Oh yeah, SOCKS.

Naturally.

11. Fuzzy or regular?

12. BOTH.

13. I don't have any shoes that go with these socks...

Not that I don't already have four bins full or anything!

14. Vans or boots?

15. Not both. Control yourself.

How can I make such a hard decision? Hint... I can't.

16. I definitely don't have the right color top to go with these shoes. Must. Buy.

At this point, I usually send out an SOS text to my mom. I'm surprised she hasn't cut me off yet.

17. Do I really need to be doing this right now?

No.

18. I could always go to Target tomorrow...

19. BUT something will come up, I won't be able to go, and then I'll regret not buying all of this.

I'll probably end up at Target regardless of what happens.

20. I need a new laptop case, mine is dingy.

*adds three to cart* I'll decide at checkout.

21. Maybe I should try to crochet, this kit teaches you how to make a bear!

AND it comes with different colors of yarn! Definite need.

22. Is "professional shopper" a career?

scans room

23. You know what I need? New curtains.

And new shelves, light fixtures, bedding, and why not a barn door for my bathroom too?

24. I should get some succulents too. So ~Joanna Gaines~ of me.

25. You know what I really need? $300 headphones.

26. I can afford these... right?

NO!!!

checks bank account

27. I guess all I really need is socks. That's fine (for now).

28. $16.99 shipping? Nope. I don't need anything.

Because this extra $16.99 is what REALLY sends me over the edge... not all the other items in my cart.

If any of these thoughts sound familiar, you may just be an impulse shopper, too! Don't worry, I think it's a good thing- you live an ever changing life. I have learned to embrace it. You should too.

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Impulse buying is going into Walmart for milk and coming out with a wireless printer.

1. I'm bored.

2. What do I like to do when I'm bored...?

3. SHOP!!!

4. What do I need?

5. What do I want?

6. Sunglasses.

7. Aviators or Wayfarer?

8. Both.

9. What was I thinking about earlier?

10. Oh yeah, SOCKS.

11. Fuzzy or regular?

12. BOTH.

13. I don't have any shoes that go with these socks...

14. Vans or boots?

15. Not both. Control yourself.

16. I definitely don't have the right color top to go with these shoes. Must. Buy.

17. Do I really need to be doing this right now?

18. I could always go to Target tomorrow...

19. BUT something will come up, I won't be able to go, and then I'll regret not buying all of this.

20. I need a new laptop case, mine is dingy.

21. Maybe I should try to crochet, this kit teaches you how to make a bear!

22. Is "professional shopper" a career?

*scans room*

23. You know what I need? New curtains.

24. I should get some succulents too. So ~Joanna Gaines~ of me.

25. You know what I really need? $300 headphones.

26. I can afford these... right?

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27. I guess all I really need is socks. That's fine (for now).

28. $16.99 shipping? Nope. I don't need anything.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

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