This morning I had a much needed shopping trip planned. Codi and Mia both needed clothes, I mean REALLY needed clothes. So off to Kohls I went. I am having a hard time making the switch from Mervyn's to Kohls, but I have to make the best of it, right? Shannon just went to Kohls and got a $30 off coupon, so that was a start!
As I walked the isles of the little girls department I saw a dress that I already bought for Mia at Costco. I checked the price to make sure I didn't pay too much, and it turns out that I got a deal. I was becoming very pessimistic! This glass was half empty! I was not feelin the Kohls love. I bought the dress at Costco for $7, and at Kohls it was.........hold on to your hat people.......$20.00! "What the heck was I doing in this over-priced place". That was all I could think. I figured right then and there I was going to get my free $30 item, and head next door to Old Navy.
Then, right in front of me was a table full of little girl summer clothes all clearance, and behind that was a rack full! Everything was less than $4! OK, my mood was changing. It changed fast! I bought her one of everything. In fact I was feeling so great about this great deal I walked over to the dresses, and bought Mia a dress as well. Then, I went to the shoe dept. and picked up a really cute pair of shoes! Kohls is not so bad after all.
Codi also scored. I was able to get him four pairs of shorts, and four T-Shirts.
So after my Kohls experience I headed over to Old Navy. I bought myself a really cute dress for Mothers Day.............well, I'll say it is for Mothers Day but we all know I'll wear it before that! Then I saw them, swimsuits!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I no longer have a "bikini body". In fact I haven't for a few years now, but I chose to ignore that. However, this year I can't. I'm screaming ONE PIECE from my shoulders to my toes!
Every woman knows that trying on swim suits are the worst. Especially since department stores insist on using florescent lighting in the fitting rooms, so every lump, dimple, sag, vein, and bulge shows. You know, if stores would just dim the lights, and make the dressing room area warmer swim suits would fly off the shelves.
My experience wasn't too bad. I took two suits in with me. The first suit was horrible. I really think it was from 1984. This suit was cut so darn high. Remember when the leg holes of a swim suit were cut up to the waist, well I know that style isn't flattering on me! Yuck.
The second suit was a miracle! I have never tried on a swim suit and was so happy. I do believe this was God's sign that my two piece days are over. Total bummer. I like bikini's. There fun, and young!
So after my great deal at Kohls, and my great miracle in the swim suit dept. at Old Navy I thought I would do something odd. Today is "Odd Day", 05-07-09. It will not be an "Odd day again until 07-09-11, so I seized the moment. I went to the Panda Express and had my lunch ALONE! What! Me, the girl with the dependency issue! Me, the girl that can't go the grocery store alone! Me, the girl that can't fall asleep at night when she's alone! (I have to turn the television on so room is full) I ordered my orange chicken and took it outside and ate. ALL ALONE! I'm so proud of myself.
So while I was eating lunch a bum walked up and was asking people for money, or food. Of course the first thing I thought was, "oh great, get a job!" But for some reason my heart changed. I started feeling really bad for the guy. I don't know why, my usual feelings in this situation are pretty strong. I usually never give anything to bum's, But today I gave in. When I left the restaurant I gave him my cookie. He was so grateful. He kept thanking me and wishing me a "great day".
I felt good. I felt good about saving money, finding a swimsuit, eating lunch alone and giving a bum a cookie.
Today is a good day so far. I just can't wait for the kids to come home and see their new clothes.
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