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After reading the article about Allmystuffforsale.com, John Freyer really made me think about our society. We work to spend, but what are we spending it on? I'm all for vacations and activities that can add to our memory of the life we spent here on earth. But what about all the 'stuff' we buy? Clothes, shoes, and various other objects... don't get me wrong, i'm all for people wearing clothes but i can't help but wonder why we buy just to spend. Just the other day i bought an all-purpose microfiber towel. Sure, i did need a hand towel for my bathroom, but i already had one. But this new towel, it was pink and i didn't already have a pink towel. Why was I compelled to buy something i already had? I think, as Americans, we are all some level of hoarders. We buy because we have the money (or don't have the money) without really having the need. John Freyer had an awesome idea, not only was he de-cluttering his house, he was de-cluttering his life. He has inspired me to do the same, and yes, i do still plan on spending to get the latest gadgets and clothes but maybe i should make it a rule that i must get rid of something before i can buy something new?