So, I’ve been shopping. And I’m okay with it. I find shopping a kind of fascinating topic, so here are my current thoughts on it.1. Shopping is addictive. Definitely. Now that I’ve been going to VV most Thursdays, I get an itch on Thursday afternoons to head out there. Good to be aware of – …
No, I haven’t given up shopping though I think the amount I’ll be doing in the next while will decrease exponentially. However, after a number of purchase challenges lately, I’m of the opinion that in general, used is a better choice than new. I am finding that when I splurge for new (and/or expensive), the …
Let me start from right now (10:46 p.m. on Friday night) and move backwards. I just heard a whistle outside. I hope it’s not the paper lady, returning to remind us that we left another light on. About 10 minutes ago I was seriously freaked out when I heard a strange voice yelling outside the …
Yes, I’m shopping AND checking Facebook. Just enough to keep me happy, not too much to drive me crazy. After moving into the basement, we noted a few things we needed to fill in the gaps so headed out this morning to get them. One stop at Jysk yielded some baskets and odds and ends. …
Those of you who read my postings (thank you for that!) may have noticed a certain stress in my tone lately. I know I’m feeling it. It’s not that my to do list is unmanageable; it’s that I haven’t even found the time to do a list so the to-dos are ricocheting around my head …
It’s my Friday – the start of my weekend. My husband usually picks up baby on Thursday nights to give me some personal time. It’s funny how little I look forward to what should be delightful! I’m dealing with part of my anxiety right now by pumping before I leave the office. Going too long …
I am nearing the end of my shopping streak, and am somewhat relieved. My wardrobe feels much more workable, so that objective seems to be achieved. I no longer feel pressure to find time on weekends and nights to rush out and scour the racks for essential clothing items. My credit card can take a …
Hello grammarians: infinitive split deliberately. I actively engaged in “not fun having” today! Step 1: procrastinate at work. Step 2: beat yourself up about it. Step 3: leave work late because you are trying to catch up. Step 4: instead of enjoying a couple of hours of personal time while your husband picks up baby …
Recently I’ve been thinking about my shopping patterns. I would never have said I was a big shopper. In actuality, I shop more than I need to and am learning more about how shopping operates in my life. I hope to reach a healthy state of balanced shopping at some point. During mat leave, I …
One idea I’ve read on a few mommy blogs is the suggestion (or survival tactic if you prefer) to be realistic about what you can get done while staying home with kids. For those who haven’t yet indulged, I can let you know that childcare is both wonderful and exhausting, all-consuming, constantly-attention-demanding. And at the …