Retail Therapy

One of my favorite Joanne-isms is when I was having a particularly hard time my freshman year at Baylor. Now, of course, being a typically high-drama 19 year old, I have no idea what exactly I was bummed about. But I remember Mom telling me "Honey, just go buy something. You'll feel so much better." It's truth, I swear.

So I'm a little bummed out that being a mortgage-paying homeowner, I don't always necessarily get to spend my money on other things I might need, such as clothes. I know, if Joanne could see my closet now, she'd fall over in a faint. It's not like the high school closet I used to have. First off, most of my clothes have a blow-out in my right elbow so I've had to throw about 6 tees out. All the typing I do so fast, causes me to rub my elbow on my desk and eventually wear it out. Next, I've gained some weight. I know (hanging my head in shame) that I did so well losing those 25 lbs last year, but I think I've become an emotional eater. Since my stress is coming out in other ways (sorry for that if you get my drift!) I think I've taken to comfort food intake. I don't know, it's just my best excuse right now.

So, I went shopping this weekend. Because we might actually get back in to cooler temperatures where I'll need to wear heavier clothing, which I don't have. So I took it upon myself to go on a VERY MILD shopping spree for fall clothes. And guess what. I feel much better.

Retail therapy - it'll cure what ails you.