I am a self-diagnosed impulse buyer. I like to spend my days at Target and my nights on Amazon. If I have a bad day, I blow off some steam at TJ Maxx. Am I alone? Nope. Can this be treated? No. Is there anything wrong with this? Definitely not. This is what a normal thought process looks like for those of us who suffer from this inconvenient urge.

1. I'm bored.

Because who isn't bored at 1 a.m. on a Tuesday, right?

2. What do I like to do when I'm bored...?

3. SHOP!!!

This is where the problem begins.

4. What do I need?

I need things that I can't buy online... like things to stock my empty fridge.

5. What do I want?

EVERYTHING.

6. Sunglasses.

7. Aviators or Wayfarer?

8. Both.

9. What was I thinking about earlier?

I should have been thinking about the three exams I have next week and my work schedule for this weekend, but no.

10. Oh yeah, SOCKS.

Naturally.

11. Fuzzy or regular?

12. BOTH.

13. I don't have any shoes that go with these socks...

Not that I don't already have four bins full or anything!

14. Vans or boots?

15. Not both. Control yourself.

How can I make such a hard decision? Hint... I can't.

16. I definitely don't have the right color top to go with these shoes. Must. Buy.

At this point, I usually send out an SOS text to my mom. I'm surprised she hasn't cut me off yet.

17. Do I really need to be doing this right now?

No.

18. I could always go to Target tomorrow...

19. BUT something will come up, I won't be able to go, and then I'll regret not buying all of this.

I'll probably end up at Target regardless of what happens.

20. I need a new laptop case, mine is dingy.

*adds three to cart* I'll decide at checkout.

21. Maybe I should try to crochet, this kit teaches you how to make a bear!

AND it comes with different colors of yarn! Definite need.

22. Is "professional shopper" a career?

*scans room*

23. You know what I need? New curtains.

And new shelves, light fixtures, bedding, and why not a barn door for my bathroom too?

24. I should get some succulents too. So ~Joanna Gaines~ of me.

25. You know what I really need? $300 headphones.

26. I can afford these... right?

NO!!!

*checks bank account*

27. I guess all I really need is socks. That's fine (for now).

28. $16.99 shipping? Nope. I don't need anything.

Because this extra $16.99 is what REALLY sends me over the edge... not all the other items in my cart.

If any of these thoughts sound familiar, you may just be an impulse shopper, too! Don't worry, I think it's a good thing- you live an ever changing life. I have learned to embrace it. You should too.