Shopping!!!

I haven't had a good shop for, oh just ages and ages. I mean one where I blow threw my cash-o-la without a care in the world...not a care for the cash I am spending because I am not worried at all about that.

So basically, I haven't had a good shopping trip since I was teaching.

Today wasn't one of those shopping trips. I don't know if I'll ever go back to shopping that way again, really, because while I could afford it, I shouldn't have been doing it. It was irresponsible. Mostly it was irresponsible because I was always paying full price for clothing that was sub-par. And I'm just going to say two words to prove my point. Banana Republic. Buy their stuff on sale, if you must, but I can't say that anything I purchased from them for full price was worth it. Except maybe for two pairs of trousers. But mostly I've had troubles with their clothing.

Today, I got to spend my birthday money, though. I was going to wait a while and maybe buy practical items. Maybe. Maybe a bunch of new shirts and a really cute belt are practical. I'd like to think so, anyway. The nice thing? I got most of it on sale, and I didn't go after items that were too expensive. Fifty-percent off at Shade? Thanks, yes, I'll take it! Cute little boutique with moderately priced, trendy items. Thanks, yes, I'll take it!

So even if I didn't break the bank, I had fun. And I'm super excited about the new items to spruce up my wardrobe. Heaven knows that my wardrobe has needed some sprucing!