Making Good Use of the Things That We Find, Things That the Everyday Folks Leave Behind
My cold is still not gone. UGH. It's so annoying. And the sore throat is now on its seventh day. Seven days of a sore throat is bad, right? Although my doctor told me it would probably last that long or longer. Grrr. Mostly I'm bugged because--besides the pain part--I had the best run of my life last Saturday (6 miles in an hour and I felt great the entire time and afterward, which is unimpressive for some, yet very impressive for me), and I haven't been able to run at all this week, and I'm afraid I'll get behind and have to start all over again. Also, I'm a little bummed because Matt actually invited me to go running with him today, which he never does. Yet, I cannot go. (That may have been his plan all along.)
Anyway...I've been thinking about how much I love thrift stores and bargains in general. I think even if I were rich, I would still love to bargain shop. It's such a great feeling to come home with a pile of stuff you only paid $20 for (half of which ends up going back to the thrift store after a few months, but whatever). My last trip to Savers ended in two great shirts, a very excellent wool skirt, a scarf, and a VHS copy of "The Snowman." (Hannah's purchases in that same trip included a NKOTB "Hangin' Tough" video and a Christmas stocking embroidered with "Daddy." To each her own.)
My family has done scavenger-type shopping for each other for the past several years--everyone gets $5 and draws names, and the idea is to get as close to $5 as you can with a present/presents for the person whose name you drew. This year the shopping was at various Goodwills, and I must say it was quite a fun hunt--fun to shop, and then fun to watch everyone open what they got. Matt added several T-shirts to his collection, and I scored a pewter Bruin-adorned plate (who knew there was a UCLA extension in Lake Arrowhead?). I vote we do it thrift-style every year.
Also, I hit the approaching-defunct Cottonwood Mall after New Year's with a little Christmas cash and got some big-time deals. I LOVE when malls go out of business. (I'm serious, that place is a dump. I wouldn't have been surprised to see tumbleweeds blowing through those cold corridors.) $60 pants at Express...$4. Not a big deal. And a few other assorted treats, such as a kelly-green blazer marked down 60% at AE--go Wildcats--and some sweet duds at Gadzooks, my new favorite store.
Also, I have no more money now, so no shopping for a while, but it was fun while it lasted. Ah, the thrill of a good bargain.
Anyway...um...I came down to the basement to do homework, and I have succeeded only in blogging and thinking about clothes, two of my favorite pastimes which can rapidly degenerate into vices. I guess I'd better move along.
Music: Feeling the Same Way - Norah Jones
9 comments:
There is nothing quite like a bargain - I may forget other items in my life, but I never forget a bargain. Like my $5 wool skirt from the Eddie Bauer extravaganza at the Salt Palace when we took Phoebe up to school - and I still wear it! And my green khaki skirt for $7 at Marshalls - which I've loved for almost 10 years - but I had to toss it - it was wearing out - and best of all - it was way too big!!
i feel you pain about the running thing. i haven't run all week - and i'm totally healthy - just crazy busy.
but i did swear off desserts for the week - that weekend at mom's was diabetic inducing - but dang tasty - especially those truffles.
I went running yesterday for the first time in MONTHS. And boy, do I feel it.
And let the record show that my NKOTB video and Daddy stocking were a huge hit with the receiver of the gift.
I give up - what NKTOB and what Daddy stocking?
barb - i guess you weren't the receiver of the gift.
Actually, I played a rather large part in the selection of both the Daddy stocking and the NKOTB (translated: New Kids on the Block) video. And, in fact, I would have chosen the same items to give the receiver, who was Hannah's friend Jared. And I would have been excited to be the receiver myself. Who doesn't want to learn the dance to "Hangin' Tough"?
Sorry for seeming snobby. Mostly I used the example for contrasting effect. (I buy practical things like The Snowman on videocassette; other people buy Daddy stockings. SNOB!)
I noticed you're watching "Spellbound".
Favorite Quote: "I am a musical robot."
Harry Altman, I love you.
Nicole, have you seen it on DVD? The special features has a "Where Are They Now?" segment. I was disappointed--no video--but there are pictures and information. Good times. Love those spellers.
Eliza , I am soliciting help from you. I just created a blog for my husbands family. I am wondering how I can change around the page I created. Put in the cool quotes all you Terrills have and the little pictures that come with your comments. And add the links etc.
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