My life as a consumer has been a long and winding road of purchases that stem directly from my unique hobbies and interests. The time line showcases the flow of influences and habits that helps persuade many of my purchases. Starting from my birth in New York and ending with my last semester where I was studying abroad in London you can see the specific products and life events that shaped my history.
Through the time line you can see that many of my purchases have been more practical than frivolous. I spent more money on bathing suits for swimming than I did on Polly Pocket and other toys of the time. I recount the influence my family has had on my eating habits, stemming from my families move from New York to Boston and my younger brothers diabetes. I bring up 2 big parts of my life, which are my friend group/my school (7-12 grade) and my dedication to my summer camp. Both of these have shaped my consumer habits I a good way. They have helped me find who I am. Doing this timeline allowed me to evaluate my history.
I always thought that I was an uber-consumer, that I was heavily influenced by media, and that my spending habits were obsessive. I have realized though that I am not entirely like that, that I do not fully let media shape my purchases.
