The first day of the last month this year 2008.
Most peple are counting down to Christmas. The festive season when family and friends gather and share giving and receiving presents.
Is it all a hype for consumerism to make people spend in the throw away society we live in?Buying something new is cheaper than fixing it, half the time there is not even the possibility to fix it at all.
We should be more sustainable and look after our planet and everything that lives on it. Recycle, reuse, not be inclined to buy things bigger and better even before their expiry date. What is it with this look at mine it's better or newer than yours?
I wear clothes that are 20-30 years old, a variety of colours that last, no need to follow fashion and only wear it for a season. If it fits why chuck it to buy new? I hardly buy clothes as I've got plenty to choose from. When I can see through them it is their time to leave my house.
My stereo will be with me 20 years and I've had my furniture 10 to 15 years. It's good and works. The newer things don't last as long though, my kettle has a faulty button after only 8 years, it's made of plastic all welded together so you can't even take it apart, that's what we have now.
Kids grow up with this and don't know better. Taking a photo and looking at the result on a digital camera, even printing it within a few minutes. No need to shoot the roll, bring it to the photo shop, wait for a week and finally see the result. I's all about quick, now and most of it makes noise. I prefer the silence so always take the sound of to silent the beeps.
We're living an "easier" and more hectic life. Use more chemicals and know a lot more about diseases, finding cures and living longer... let's look after each other.
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