i have issues
In an attempt to keep myself occupied on Sunday afternoon while hubby is gone, I decided to do something I don’t do very often - I went shopping. By the end of the day, I was reminded why I don’t typically do this alone. My neurotic side came out in full force. There were things I needed in addition to things I wanted, so I knew I had to pace myself to avoid spending a small fortune.
How did I do that? I started by going to every store I liked just to scope out the merchandise. I dug through the new stuff, I dug through the sale rack, I dug through the clearance rack, I tried on stacks and stacks of clothes in each store (secretly hoping it would all look terrible on me so I wouldn’t be compelled to buy it all).
When I did find something I liked, I debated with myself whether to actually get it or not. How much of my current stuff could I wear this with? Do I have the right shoes? Do I have the right jewelry? Do I have a cami to go under this? Can I wear it to work?
Many times, I put things on hold so I could go back to a previous store or scope out the next store because, hey, what if Banana Republic has something better? Nothing worse than buyer’s remorse!
Six hours later…with ankles swollen and feet blistering, I finally left. What did I buy? A top for 50% off (with an additional 10% off because of a makeup stain) and a dress for $14. That’s it. I didn’t even find the stuff I needed. When I got home, I promptly went online and found exactly what I was looking for in under 15 minutes (except for those Balenciaga-inspired gladiator sandals I left waiting on hold at Nine West).
On the bright side, at least I burned 847 calories from all the walking. I celebrated by eating a pizza for dinner.
June 17th, 2008 at 1:30 am
I usually have the opposite problem and find tons of stuff and buy too much.
June 17th, 2008 at 8:37 am
Well that totally sucks because shopping is supposed to be FUN!! Were you carrying a Starbucks Green Tea Frappucino around with you? Maybe that’s the problem.
June 17th, 2008 at 10:44 am
Hmm, do they have a casa ole in that mall? Maybe you need a margarita before you go shopping.
June 17th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Tootsie - We should go shopping together. We could balance each other out.
Katy - I know! I was so excited for a day of fun and I totally rained on my own parade! What is wrong with me?
Val - Yes, drunk shopping definitely might’ve been more fun.
July 1st, 2008 at 10:16 am
I hate shopping with others, as I can’t let me true self out. I like to look at everything. Then, I get depressed because all of the clothes made for a giant have big flower prints on them and look like something Mrs. Ronald McDonald would wear. However, when I shop alone, I feel lonely. Then, I drive around looking for stuff to eat. Ah, it’s never good…