It's a real thing. Everyone has their own coping strategies, for me when I'm really feeling down I shop. Now I don't go crazy, I never spend money that I don't have but it's okay to make yourself feel special. Just don't forget about your spouse and to make him or her feel special too. Packing your care packages full of snacks and drinks is great but remember to spoil them a little, movies, something special. I sent my husband a lego watch recently because I knew he wanted one, it wasn't for a specific occasion other than I know he wanted one and I love him. The rest of the package was just fluff stuff but something special really does lift their spirits and remind them that you're always thinking about them. Now back to ME. Lol Shopping is a passion of mine, I don't care what it's for. Groceries, arts supplies, clothes, and shoes I love it all. I shop online and in store and I can't pretend getting something new doesn't have an amazing feeling behind it. But don't abuse that feeling, don't blow all the money from deployment on clothes. Recently I've been saving up for a new pair of UGG boots. I don't necessarily need them but I don't care, I'm setting aside money each paycheck from the amount I'm given in the budget, after the amount I put into savings in order to be able to buy these shoes in the next month or two. I also shop smart, double check prices, goint to thrift shops and to outlet malls first, and I always hold quality over quantity as a standard. 5 new tops is great for the price as one, but that's only if those tops last you longer than that one top would have on it's own. Some people don't understand that rule. Also buy things you'll actually use. I'm a pretty fashion adventurous person. I wear jumpsuits, rompers, crop tops, harem pant, I love crazy heels and hats but most people aren't like that. I've gone shopping with friends before and seen them buy things that I know are out of their style and they'd never wear. In fact those outfits are still in their closet with the tag one and even though it's cute I know they'll never wear it and they completely wasted that money. That's one thing I just don't do. Thrift shops are great, so are mall stores but good deal or not if you don't see yourself ever wearing something don't buy it.
Don't be afraid to spoil yourself, you deserve it. Deployment is rough emotionally and physically. Take the time to get yourself something you know you'll love and actually use. And do the same for your spouse, trust me you and them will both feel better when you spoil yourselves just the right amount.
HELLO BEAUTIFUL!!
Just saying that watch is pretty bad ass.
These pink bags make anything better.
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