wednesday's child: Getting Caught up - Shopping Spree

June 03, 2004

Getting Caught up - Shopping Spree - Body Rolling

I feel somewhat caught up (and slightly broke) after taking care of business the last few days. I try really hard whenever I get a bit ahead financially to actually buy things I need and that are on my wishlist instead of things I didn't know I needed. It seems like when I does have money, I can't think of anything I really need, but as soon as I get low it's really obvious.

I had bought a second book on Body Rolling, which required a different sized ball than the ones I already have (they sell them online, of course), but the exercises are completely different in the first book I got. So I ended up buying two of the balls from Yamuna Zake's website, I saw some on eBay that were similar and cheaper, but didn't really want to chance it. Had to buy a damn pump too, but I guess it's a good thing to have. The Miracle Balls I've been using have really been wonderful, great for both my fibromyalgia and the muscle tension from my MS. And they don't cost $60 an hour ;-) Back when I was rich (ha!) from working two jobs, I would try and go to a massage therapist every two weeks or so, but I'm one of those people that is so tight that it never really did a lot of good. But I'm having a lot of fun and getting good results from rolling, and who wouldn't like an exercise you do primarily laying down.

What else... got semi caught up on meds and groceries today, at least the refrigerator is full and Sparky has lunchmeat, bread, Diet Mountain Dew and bottled water, so he's happy. Sam's Club had more of my favorite Tropical Chicken Salad, they haven't discontinued it yet as I feared, awesome stuff to snack on! Plus an easy dinner for tonight, cold shrimp and potato salad, an all-time favorite with both of us. And a case of canned green beans, which should hold us for awhile (I'm a lazy cook, BTW).

Also ran into Old Navy today to try and find a belt for my poor jeans that won't stay up (maybe I really am losing weight, but I think it's more of a Lycra issue), and ended up also buying half a dozen of their Perfect Fit tees (two for $15!) which are actually sized big enough that adults can wear them and they are thick enough that they don't look like underwear. I even got some that weren't black. I wanted some Navy ones but they were sold out of anything above Medium, just looked online and they're out too, dammit. With the weather so hot I'm already tired of walking around in long oversized tees. I also got a couple more pair of their Just Lounge Capris (only the long ones are on their website but these look like just like the Capris), which hit me at the ankle and are great around the house (also on sale, yippee!). I used to buy their Yoga Capris but they're making them shorter now. They're really comfy for around the house, but they wear out pretty quickly, but for $15 what the heck. Did get belt, I wanted a leather one, but found a black and white brocade fabric belt that is very adjustable, plus comfy and attractive and got it.

And I paid Sparky back for the last few weeks of utility bills, and bought more mailing supplies. And... I bought a new curling iron (see next entry for info!).

Posted by Morticia at June 03, 2004 03:30 AM | TrackBack

Comments

My favorite exercise? Walking back and forth to, and opening and closing, the refrigerator.

I, too, buy clothing I like in multiples; I got some really great t-shirts from The Gap a couple of summers ago, in really luscious colors -- and on sale! Also, I have several of their split neck ribbed-knit tees in various colors.

I dare not wear stretch anything on my lower half; too much jiggle these days, I'm afraid! Jeans (men's fit me best), and in the summer I often wear polo dresses and t-shirt dresses from LL Bean. Needless to say, purchased from their sale section and in several colors each.

I'm also a clog and sandals addict.

And a shearling boots addict.

And a vintage jewelry addict. Vintage diamond jewelry, to be precise.

I also love watches. Unfortunately, not inexpensive ones.

And best of all, a husband who heartily endorses it all -- especially if it's marked Tiffany & Co!

Hell, who am I to argue with THAT, lol?

Posted by: CP on June 4, 2004 07:37 AM

I like Fossil watches, I have like 8 of the things. I have one expensive CItizen watch, because I thought I ought to have at least one "nice" watch, but I didn't realize till I'd picked it out and decided to buy it that it's one of those darn light powered watches. I think I've killed it about six times so far from lack of light.

When I worked at a department store I was a costume jewelry addict, I still have way too much of the stuff and rarely wear any of it. I've sold a lot of it on eBay, I need to get rid of some more, I'm tired of dusting all these earrings that I never wear :-)

I'm so hard to fit I always buy multiples of things I love when I can. Lots of black, it's easy and hides a lot of things. I always wore boys jeans too, I'm really short-waisted. I hadn't worn jeans in years, but got brave and went looking around recently and found that a lot of the low waisted styles (with Lycra) actually fit me without hitting me in the ribs. But then the damn things stretch out after you've been wearing them for an hour, which is not fun at the grocery store.

I like any shoe that's really comfy (and usually expensive). Echoes, Rockports, Clark's... My feet are so flat I can't wear clogs and I'm not big on sandals. And it get so hot here, I'm sort of paranoid about protecting my feet. I used to wear a lot of boots, now that I can wear jeans again I ought to get another pair of cowboy boots just for grins.

My husband doesn't believe in expensive jewelry, so I'm glad my tastes are pretty affordable. But he helps me get my big toys, like a new Mac when I need it. And he believes in well-made furniture, and little things that make the house more comfortable. Now if I can just convince him that it's important to have a reliable car also (especially since I usually drive us everywhere).

Posted by: Tish on June 5, 2004 04:41 AM

I honestly believe there's no such thing as a reliable car anymore. We had an Acura that was a prblem from day one, a PT Cruiser that we dumped after 7,000 miles...I could go on and on.

Our latest car, a BMW 325i, actually died in the driveway the same week we got it. They replaced the alternator, and it's been fine ever since. But still, there are occasional quirks that occur, like the navigational screen not popping on as it should (only happened once so far), and the back-up mirror not responding (like, pretty much all the time).

But it's the greatest-responding car I've ever driven. I'm usually one to grip the steering wheel with both hands; with the beemer, it's with a finger or two!

We have a minivan that has also had its problems, but it's great for hauling stuff like the pinball machines my husband collects.

I used to say that any car is fine with me, and that was true -- until I got spoiled driving the BMW, lol!

Posted by: CP on June 5, 2004 06:07 AM