buying milk

Tonight, my aunt had me perform the simple task of going over to the local grocery store to buy a gallon of milk.

The walk to the grocery store requires entering a shopping mall wherein exists many lovely and trendy Hong Kong shops, like Sasa a store/black hole with an awesome array of pretty cosmetics and beauty care products.

However, those of you who have ever been shopping with me know that I am probably one of the worst compulsive spenders alive.

Passing this store was very tempting, being a compulsive shopper and all, but I maintained strength as I struggled to walk pass without entering. "You're only here to buy milk. You're only here to buy milk." Unfortunately, I had yet to walk back in order to return home.

That's why the real title of this entry should be...

Excuses to tell my mother when she asks why I spent my entire week's allowance on 80 dollar facewash.

"Skin Care equals health equals very important?"

"The workers robbed me and replaced my money with really pretty facewash."

"Pretty face wash makes me happy and happiness is the key to life?"

ahhh... lame. that's all i've got.

my other option is to not tell her, not buy any more clothing this week, stay at home (as transportation in hk costs money), and starve myself for the rest of the week (ahhh its only monday!).

however... not buying clothes is hard...

any suggestions?