The Compact--It's Back On

Some readers of this blog may remember that I took part in a personal Compact not to buy anything new between February 23 and November 30 of 2007.  While I had several minor infractions, I was mostly successful.

Since I bought a new house, though, that Compact has been out the window, so to speak.  Therefore, to rein in my spending and to return to a simpler way of life, I am reentering the Compact--and I will only buy used items, excluding food, beverages and plants, between now and July 1, 2010.

I grant myself the following exemptions:

1.  Various computer peripherals  

2.  New cell phone