My Personal Confession:

I have to admit, I LOVE this movie!

"I am Rebecca Bloomwood and I am a shopaholic"

Tonight, the "Movie Chicks" went to the late movie and I never thought that I would learn so much for this movie... Maybe it is because I can relate in someways with Rebecca Bloomwood.

See, a year ago technically we were on top of the world...Money wasn't a option. I would go look at our bank account and see extra money...so if there was money to spend, I would have to spend it. I would buy clothes, jewelry, things for the kids, home decor, out to lunch/dinner, purses, pretty much whatever I wanted.

One thing that is different between myself and Rebecca, is that Dan and I use strictly CASH, no credit cards, so no major debt for us.

I then would come home on a shopping high...Shopping made everything better. It is like everything else goes away. It made me happy. In that way, I am Rebecca Bloomwood. I like the way a shopping bag feels in your hands.

The sad thing is, I started to take things for granted...clothes would have tags on them, home decor would sit in the closet still in the bag...I would just buy because I could.

NOW we come to CURRENT TIMES...With Dan being self employed and the economy the way it is, things have changed for us. Yes, money still comes in, but not what it was like.

It sounds silly, but I have to use my self control...it's like I am on a spending freeze.

At first, I have to admit, I struggled, but if anything I have learned some good lessons.

First, Money doesn't grow on trees

Second, Money can go as fast as it comes

Next, Shopping is just a temporary fix

And, Things are not important, Time and Family should come first.

Since this whole thing has changed, I have learned that I really don't need everything my eyes see. I feel like I have control of my self. Now when I buy things, I make sure I really want/need it. There has been times where I have to talk myself down from buying something or to wait till next week (most of the time, I realize that I really don't want it) and I walk away...It is then like it is in the movie with Rebecca Bloomwood; I feel like the mannequins are clapping their hands for me for making a good decision. I can be happy without having to spend money.

So, When it comes to the movie Confession of a Shopaholic, consider this as my very own personal confession and I really think that going through this, has changed me for the better and have a totally new outlook on shopping.

Yes, I still really enjoy shopping, but now I can really enjoy it. I also know that I like what I buy and will have no buyers remorse.

Go watch the movie, get ready for some laughs, romance, some fun fashion, and maybe your very own personal confession.