Thank you Jess!! Taking the time to read the blog ANd leaving such a thoughtful comment. I’m so happy we are connected in this vast blogsophere.. cheers to an awesome 2018!

Thank you for sharing!! I can definitely relate.. and as part of my “transformation” I have to give the city San Diego a bit of credible. See, like you, I used to live in a big metropolitan city (LA) where “fashion’ is a thing and people worry about appearances so much that they’re willing to break the bank to do it. While I was in the midst of it, I didn’t know I was influenced by that culture. But ever since I moved out to San Diego (and also away from any major malls..) I realized… I don’t have that kind of social temptations anymore because people here are so busy living – going to the beach, reading, surfing, rock climbing, just…. LIVING. SO kudos to you for recognizing the influence. That is always the first step to fighting it although it doesn’t necessarily make it easier…

Hey, if you ever get a new temptation for a bag or a pair of shoes. Email me! Perhaps I’ll do the same. And we can use social power and our intelligence to talk each other out of buying it. Let me know what you think!! It’ll be a frugal shopping accountability group! LOL

Jessica | notjessfashion.com

In terms of my financial journey, I have a solid money system down, and have always lived below my means. But what I struggle with is keeping up with the Joneses in NYC. We could afford to pay twice as much as we do in rent, and I could buy a designer handbag if I want, but I honestly wonder if people around me who do that just don’t have any savings or what! So basically, I struggle with temptations that “everyone else” is spending a certain way, and that I’m somehow the odd man out being too strict with my money. But then again, in NYC lots of people have family help, so you can’t really compare financial situations.

Don’t forget to tell him I said thank you and his comment made my day!!

Hi Amy! Thank you for your kind words – this was a post that I really poured my heart and soul into. Also my longest post probably in the history of Cubicle Chic! And I can definitely relate to that pressure of being a blogger… especially when there are brands you want to work for but dont’ want to flat out ask for free stuff!! Your efforts and investments have paid off though.. I am seeing that you are working with bigger and more prominent brands. Kudos to you!!

And yes my husband is amazing support… I could not have done any of those without him. I am very grateful!

Thank you Rebeca! I had no idea you’re an FPU coordinator. Way to go!! That is truly an honorable way to give back to the community. Great job!!

I try to!! LOL

“自己賺的錢，自己要怎麼花就怎麼花” 這真是我的人生座右銘啊！ 至少三十歲以前都是！小時候聽大人說“等你長大自己賺錢就知道珍惜”我只覺得自己開始賺錢以後花得更理所當然！哈哈 連罪惡感都沒了！不過罪惡感到最後還是出現了　… 出現的有點晚就是了！

誒 一整年只買三件衣服　…… 是南京的服飾店都太醜了嗎？？？你也太強了吧可以教我如何拒絕誘惑嗎？？？我去年花在衣服上的錢已經是有史以來最低的一年了但是應該還是買了有三十件至少吧!! 今年希望可以減少到二十件？！

And Amen to your last comment 🙂