Finally Over

Today at 8pm the experiment was finally over. I made it through the day with ease considering I went to school and then straight to work from 4:30 to 8:30. Through out the week, I always imagined that the last day I would  run out to the store and buy everything I see. I couldn't wait for this day to come. Surprisingly as the experiment was coming to an end, I no longer had that urge to do so.

From this experiment I have learned self control to not buy anything unless I really need it. I have put myself in the shoes of those in poverty, who aren't able to buy anything besides the materials to survive. I learned how hard it is to live this way and I now have sympathy for them. Even though they may have gotten themselves in the situation, everyone makes mistakes and deserves a second chance. This experiment has changed my views and I am considering going to the soup kitchen this weekend to help out those in need. I can tell them my story of my experiment and hopefully make a difference in their lives.

After this experiment I became more appreciative with everything I have. Even though I have the money to spend, I have decided to put it towards something more meaningful than another sweater in a different color. I am glad to have gone through this process of breaking my habit of spending money. Not only did I save a lot of money this week, but it created a healthier me. I no longer have the urge to eat out all the time and have grown a small passion of creating a meal with the food I have at home already.

 I am proud of myself that I made it through this week successfully. I will continue to perform my new habit of not spending as much money and I encourage all of you to do the same. Instead of throwing your change in the cup holder of your car, give it to a homeless person sitting on the side of the street. Think about how much you just impacted their life from the few quarters you were never going to spend. This is my challenge to you. Spend a week in the life of those in poverty, step into their shoes, see what it is like, maybe next time you wont look the opposite direction as you pass by the little old man shivering in the cold.