I will actually go months and months without purchasing a single thing for myself. So even though I haven't been mad at my husband, I went on a shopping spree anyways. It started with the designer hair bows for Porgie. Then I decided that I needed some new summer clothes. I could have went to Target, but I decided that I needed to go to Macy's. My children were even little tyrants at the mall, but I forged ahead anyway. I ended up purchasing two pairs of capris and 4 shirts. And I have to admit, it felt great to shop for MYSELF!
While at the mall, I also had my children's pictures taken at JC Penny's. I was less than impressed, and will not be going back to that studio. I didn't care much for the photographer, the backgrounds, or the studio atmosphere. I really shouldn't have purchased many photos, but as usual, I bought way too many pictures. I really have a professional pictures addiction. When I sit down to select my portraits , I go crazy and start ordering EVERYTHING. I have no idea why John lets me buy so many pictures. He really needs to stop me.
In summary, I have been spending too much money lately. The end.
went to target yesterday and didn't buy myself a thing. beans got stuff. the house got stuff. me nothing.
ReplyDeleteso just bc i couldn't leave empty handed i got a tall white chocolate mocha.
how sad is that!!
i say happy spending and well deserved on the new clothes!! we really should do it more often. not angry shopping. just pat yourself on the back shopping :)
Been there. ALl of the time.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Sucks about the photos. We've done it once. And what did we do with those pictures? We put just ONE up.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya! I've been doing the same thing and I need to stop!
ReplyDeleteI have one lady that I like at our JC Penney's Portrait Studio. She takes awesome pictures. But I've gone before when she wasn't there and was less than impressed. I don't go without a coupon and I agree....they're backgrounds are nothing to write home about.
Glad you did some shopping for yourself though....you gotta do that every once in awhile!
Good for you! A lady after my own heart!!!!
ReplyDeleteI used to do the same thing (angry shopping, that is). But now we live in a city without a decent mall - so that has helped a bit. But I do buy things for my daughter when depressed/angry. :)
ReplyDeleteI love to let loose and do some shopping. I always make sure I know exactly what I am looking for first though- so I don't have to feel guilty later. Not that you do- or anything- but you know what I mean, right?
ReplyDeletelast time we went to Target..I bought a new CD that was serisouly on Clearance...why the guilt? I made up for it by getting a great new dress for an upcoming wedding! It was so fun NOT to shop in the maternity section!
ReplyDeleteI was naughty today too ~ I bought myself a pair of cropped trousers and a top ~ but the children got something too!!
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to treat yourself every now and then ~ good on you!!
love and hugs ~ Tabitha XX
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ReplyDeleteThanks - nothing bad, just wanted to talk to you offline.
Happy shopping! :-)
I over-order studio portraits, too. (But I usually am very happy with the JCP by us.) I don't know what it is - is it that threat that once you walk away you can't ever again order from that sitting without paying an arm and a leg?!? Damn photographers!
ReplyDeleteI just realized yesterday I need to shop for myself, too. I have about three pairs of shorts that fit! EEEK!
When I blow money, it is ALWAYS at a book store!
ReplyDeleteYou deserve to have nice stuff for yourself. We tend to focus on the kiddies and ignore what we need (or want).
ReplyDeleteI went on an "I miss my husband and need to spend money to make myself feel better" shopping spree last week. Finally new clothes for me!
Ahhh, you and I would be great friends...
ReplyDeleteGood for you, you deserve a treat every once in awhile. I do the same thing though. I will get gift certificates for my birthday or christmas and spend it on Ella or Quentin or household things.
ReplyDeleteyay for shopping. Sometimes if Pete goes golfing I buy myself something so I feel better
ReplyDeleteWe all need to spend a little (or a lot) sometimes. We mothers work
ReplyDeletehard and deserve a little treat,
sorry the picture place was not
all you wanted though
I do the same thing. But instead of shopping for me (because i'm too fat to fit into anything anyways) I buy random crap for Sophia. I can't leave a store without purchasing something. I also have an addiction to diaper bags. I have bought 3 in the last few months. I sneak them in. I tell Chris I have had them for ages and he should really pay attention to me more.
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