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Consumers spend more when they feel powerless
A new study out of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., shows that the more often we feel powerless, the more likely we are to spend ourselves into the poor house.
So true. I always shop like crazy when I’m stressed, down or anxious.
I am leaving for a rather important day (our fabulous, wonderful wedding!!!) and will be away from Tumblr for quite awhile. I am very excited about this. I haven’t taken a vacation in a very long time, and after the wedding it’s off to Vegas for a few days. This will be my first trip to Vegas and, more importantly, it will be the first trip Cris and I have ever taken together that didn’t involve working or visiting family.
Many thanks to all of you who have sent me nice emails. See you after we’ve tied the knot!
I am a sap
Nine times out of 10 I have either SportsCenter or Mike & Mike on in my room while I’m getting dressed for work in the morning. I rarely “watch” either program, it’s just sort of background noise while I’m getting ready.
This week on SportsCenter, they have been doing a series on sports related “Make-A-Wish” stories where ESPN has aided in fullfilling the dreams of young sports fans battling serious illness. Yesterday I saw a segmant about a blind boy who wanted to meet Smarty Jones and this morning I watched a little boy from Las Vegas with cancer who wanted to meet the his favorite baseball team, the Cleveland Indians.
So, at about 7:45 this morning I could have been found sitting on the edge of my bed, dressed up for my meetings today, hair done, makeup done, two little dogs on my lap, with tears POURING down my face watching this little boy meet Victor Martinez and Grady Sizemore, be presented with his own locker and jersey, take batting practice, throw out the first pitch, and call himself a good luck charm to the team. What a magical day that would be for anyone, let alone this child who has faced such sorrow in his short life.
Though perhaps needless to say, I was late to work this morning because I had to do my makeup twice.
If you’d like to watch this or any of the other ESPN/Make-A-Wish stories, they can be found here. Get a Kleenex.
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This is what I blogged about last night. Glad to know I’m not the only one.
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Happy Canada to my favorite canuck and almost husband!
What I learned at reality-TV school
“…the school’s mission is to pioneer ‘the development of reality TV training in order for professionals and beginners to take their place as exciting, confident and vibrant real people/entertainers on any reality TV show.’”
Only in New York.
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