Here I am. Writing this article about a problem that consumes my life, online shopping. It's been ongoing for a little over a year now. From shoes, to shirts, to jewelry, I am always finding myself buying something from the web. I wake up and check my emails every morning. I have subscribed to so many store subscriptions that deals on clothing are the first thing I see. My eyes light up when I see a 50 percent off bargain! Girrrrrrl, do not play with me. Free shipping when you spend 'x' amount! Buy one, get one free! Ugh, next thing you know I am browsing to see what's the cutest thing I can get.

"Oh Ayo, you will make it back in no time, you get paid in two weeks!" That's what I would tell myself. I found myself convincing my mind to just buy something! It got to the point where I would be in my dark room and the only light would be coming from my phone. Shopping at one in the morning when I would need to awake by 8 for class.

But, it gets worse. Online shopping would become a tool of procrastination for me. Instead of writing an essay, I am looking at new outfits to add into my closet. Instead of reading or studying, I am browsing the web. I would rather do what I shouldn't than do what I am supposed to do. Typical life of a college student.

I follow several fashion accounts on Instagram so that doesn't help either. Whenever I see something I like from Instagram, I immediately go to their site to check it out. I have bought clothes from a year ago that I have never worn. Oh and.. I still have clothes on hangers with tags on them..

My roommate would tell me that the thought of online shopping never existed until she started to live with me. She even regrets telling me about deals she hears about because she knows I will spend all my precious time shopping! There were times she would just know I am in my room shopping, because I would be so quiet. I get so focused when I am online shop, as if it's something dire.

I don't know how to stop. It's something I really enjoy doing. Sometimes, I don't actually buy anything. I definitely will browse just to see if there is anything right up my alley though. I am in love with clothes and shoes. That's what I spend majority of my money on. Now, I never buy anything that's not within my budget, but of course, there have been things I have bought that I could have gone without.

I just like the fact of knowing I have options. When it's time to go out, I want to be able to look nice. I know I'm not the only one who feels good when they step out of the house with a cute outfit on.

Nonetheless, it is quite clear that I have an addiction to online shopping. At the end of the day, I need clothes to cover my body you know? I am sure my mother wouldn't want me to walk the streets naked. Yes, I've actually used that as an excuse before.