This past Friday was possibly one of the most anticipated days of the years. “Black Friday” is infamously known to shoppers for is mayhem, as well as the deals it presence to consumers. It is common practice for consumers to line up hours before stores open to be the first to take advantage of sales prices. Some shoppers make it a habit annually to camp out in front of their favorite stores for a head start on cheap shopping. One aspect of “Black Friday” usually not considered is the amount of money spent. Considering the current financial situation of America and its Citizens Money is a sensitive topic. “Black Friday” not only makes shopping more affordable, but it also has a positive effect on American economy. Considering that consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of the economy, Black Friday is very useful in many different ways. Though there are many beneficial aspects of Black Friday there are also some issues that are best left avoided. For instance the one day presence of good shopping deals, creates the incentive to spend money saved for other purposes is created. The anxiety of missing out on good deals causes people to spend thee savings on impulse buying. Though consumer sales went up in the mist of the financial chaos national savings fell. This past Thanksgiving weekend shoppers spent an estimated $ 52.4 billion dollars. On average shoppers spent $398.62 helping retail sales climb 16%. Internet shoppers on Black Friday spent an estimated $816 with $479 million spent on Thanksgiving Day. One fact about Black Friday is it sets the stage for mass shopping. One thing I feel should be considered is the reason for spending.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
What Drives Me!
Life is full of many things that you can draw inspiration from. People draw inspiration from many different things for the same amount of reasons. Inspiration when controlled and used properly can be a very helpful tool. It can provide the fuel necessary to complete a difficult task, or achieve set goal. It can be what causes a beneficial change in mood when necessary to focus on priorities. Or even what drives you to make a change in your life that will continue your progression.
Inspiration is a powerful tool capable of helping is possessor achieve things other wise thought impossible. My personal source of inspiration is my family. My mother My Little Brother Mathew (7) and my sister Melissa (14) are what drive me to be the best me I can be. I’m the oldest of three children, so the pressure to be a good example for my younger siblings is always present. Furthermore doing productive things that make my mother proud adds an extra bit of fuel to my fire. At an early age I was put in position to be the “man of the house”. Which at sometimes felt like too much, but I love my family so I do what I have to for them. Generally I feel like family is the main motivation in many people’s lives. Some strive to be better then their family others don’t care at all. However I am in it to win it and better the people that share my blood anyway I can. My family has a major impact on my actions and the way I think. Always taking into account the effects of my actions helps me navigate through life and reach the places I want to be. This way of thinking has helped me achieve the level I am at today. I attribute my life long drive and motivation to my three stars “Mom Dukes”, “Matty”, & “ Naynee”.
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