. I'm trying to make every day count before the job begins. My start date is still TBD, but I'm guessing it'll be 9/20.
So yesterday I spent $200 on clothes. I got 3 pairs of slacks ($25 ea), 1 blouse ($10), 1 sweater ($52), a 1ightweight jacket and 2 bras ($14 ea). Everything was reasonably priced, except for that sweater, and I'm debating whether I should return it. I mean I like it, but I'm not in the habit of spending that much on one piece of clothing. I got everything at Macy's, and between my coupon and all the sales they have, it's sometimes hard to tell exactly what price an item will ring up at the register.
I was also looking for a good pair of shoes in navy, but could not find navy anywhere, except in suede which i don't like cus once it gets dirty or scuffed, it's hard to clean. I also wanted navy pants, but again, the clothing industry has something against this color, for I could not find navy slacks.
I think I'm going to get a half inch taken off the heals of 2 pairs of leather shoes I have. They're just a little too high to be comfortable in all day long. I meant to do it years ago, but at about $15 each pair, I hesitated. Now I think I'll do it as the shoes are in good condition.
Yesterday I also caulked, sanded and repainted the tops of the outdoor trim above 3 windows on the house. I'm glad I'm getting to this, though I'm not sure I'll be able to do the rest of the windows. Next I have the back of the house, which will be easy to access.
I started reading a big fat Nolo book on estate planning, just to brush up. I probably should do a review of variable annuity product features. It's been a while.
I made a BIG pot of chili today so I could use the tomatoes from the garden I cooked up yesterday. I had to use it today becus there is NO room in my freezer. So I added green bell peppers from the garden, plus dried kidney beans I soaked and cooked beforehand, plus onion and ground turkey and chili powder.
I just saw the second half of a charming movie on Channel 11 (WPIX) about the life of chidren's author Beatrix Potter. It starred Renee Zellwiger and it was just delightful with wonderful scenery. I was entranced.
I really need to lose weight. There's nothing like a department store dressing room mirror to make that painfully obvious. I've been telling myself to walk all day, but have yet to go.
Sunday stuff
September 12th, 2010 at 09:35 pm
September 12th, 2010 at 09:45 pm 1284324350
September 12th, 2010 at 10:25 pm 1284326725
I agree with you on the hunt for navy slacks-nowhere to be seen- I stuck with black and gray-
If you LOVE the sweater, think you will wear it and it will last then keep it- If not then return it
September 12th, 2010 at 11:01 pm 1284328868
September 13th, 2010 at 02:21 am 1284340900
Hey, I've been looking for navy throw rugs for a couple years. That color has been so out of favor for so long that it's got to be coming back into fashion soon.
September 13th, 2010 at 04:01 am 1284346883
September 13th, 2010 at 04:08 pm 1284390513
Wow you are getting a lot done!