Consumerism

These are the kind of ads that almost corrupt our society if that isn't to bold to say.  Every girl who notices this ad immediately has to have this mascara other wise she won't have the long, thick, and big eyelashes, meaning either she won't be popular with the guys or her friends won't approve.  As her attention draws to the face on the ad, those flagrant eyelashes suddenly become necessary. The perfection of the lashes is a must have in order to obtain happiness. But in reality, no one notices the difference the first time you wear the new mascara.  How much of a difference would it have made if you didn't buy the mascara?  What could the money have gone to to actually make a difference in the world?  I think many of us need  to put our individual luxuries aside sometimes and think about either saving the money for our own debt's sake or for someone else's sake.  Something else that will actually make a difference.  There are so many more opportunities that open up if you decide to put the money to another use.  You could strengthen a relationship with a friend, surprise a parent with a nice "thank you" present, or buy an interesting book.  Something to contribute to the world, contribute to someone else.  There are so many possibilities that could benefit someone else along with yourself instead of just satisfying yourself and believing you have the best there is.