Shopping Itch

Sometimes I miss shopping just to shop. It used to be a way for me to get out of the house and have some “me” time. I’m the kind of person that flips through the Sunday paper and enjoys reading the store ads more than the news. When I was a kid, I used to sit down with a yellow highlighter and highlight everything I wanted on all those glossy pages.

Sometimes, shopping has also been kind of an activity for Willie and me to do together. (You know, like, we could go to a movie, go mini golfing, go to the mall...) Nothing better than spending an afternoon strolling through the Home Depot, daydreaming about all the things we’d want to do around the house if we just had the money. And we’ve both had times where money just burns a hole in our pockets. He’s said to me before, “I just want to buy something!” Most of the time (at least lately), I think we manage to put out the fire, but it’s still kind of an itch you need to scratch every once in a while.

This month was raise month at work, so I had a little extra money in my check. I decided I was going to treat myself to a couple new fall outfits because I haven’t bought fall clothes I could wear now for two years (last year I only bought maternity clothes). Well, wouldn’t you know that when I actually wanted to spend some money, I couldn’t even find anything that I liked (of stuff that I liked that also fit me right!) My plans were foiled, and I was left with that sense of want. At least I am a few dollars richer for now...

Comments

[Kari]

Must be going around. I have had the itch too. At least you know when you find what you want you already have the money...just set this aside for that time. Good luck on the clothing hunt I know like you and Rachel finding clothes I like and fit all in one seems to be harder than should be this season.

[Kay]

Could I suggest a resale shop? The hunt is actually more fun, and you can be especially proud of your new clothes that cost only a few bucks. It may not work for an enitre, trendy outfit, but it may scratch the itch.

[Rachel]

I have that same itch!! And I have experienced this too ---> Well, wouldn’t you know that when I actually wanted to spend some money, I couldn’t even find anything that I liked (of stuff that I liked that also fit me right!)