i engaged in some retail therapy today

[fizzgig]

i don't usually spend money on myself, but i had some disposable income and a gift card, so i decided i deserved some things.

i didn't get anything big or terrible exciting, but it felt good to take care of myself.

if you're curious, i got myself an enameled dutch oven, a graphic novel and a subscription to scientific american. i'm a nerd

[Neoma]

1. Dutch oven deep dish pizza.

Try it, I dare you.

[fizzgig]

2. i am all over that

dinner's planned out for the week, it's on the list for next

[mopinko]

3. i do that, too. thrift shops especially.

buying stuff for my house makes me feel safe and rooted.

[fizzgig]

4. my original plan today was to hit the thrift shops

then i saw that dutch oven was on sale. cooking is my art, my therapy. feeding people, especially my husband, makes me happy, so it was a very worthwhile investment.

i've got a beef stew going in the oven and the apartment is warm and smell good. things are stable, things are good.

[elleng]

5. Nerds are GOOD!

TRIED to find decent pair of pants, at thrift shop and then burlington c.f., before visiting with cousins I see very seldom. I shop for myself even MORE seldom than I take overnight visits, don't LIKE to shop, but have a few $ so decided I'd try.

WELL, shopping a FLOP, actually tried on some pants and then said, 'I quit! That's all my shopping for this year!' Just as well I didn't spend anything on pants, as I treated family to dinner and spent A LOT. VERY good dinner, so OK that I didn't find pants!

[fizzgig]

6. pants shopping used to kill me

couldn't fit a pair that fit properly for love nor money, i'd finally throw up my hands and take myself for ice cream.

it's been two or three years since i've gone pants shopping. i'm pretty happy about that.

[elleng]

7. Was fortunate enough to find a pair that worked last Spring

before a special trip, but haven't worn jeans in 100 or so years for the reason you describe!

[fizzgig]

8. i've been able to get by with thrift store finds and hand me downs for years now

i'm probably 50 pounds lighter than the last time i made the trek, i'm wondering if it would be just as traumatic now. i'm not sure if i want to find out

[BeHereNow]

9. GOOD for you!

I need to do more "self care" activities.
Seriously contemplating a massage and pedicure.
Seldom do I take time away from caring for my family and fur people;
I think it is because I feel a need to over compensate for my condition.
While I know they appreciate what I do for them, I think they would like to see
me do more things for myself.
I'm working on it.
The anxiety thing is still a challenge for me.
Once I GET UP and GO- I usually feel okay fairly quickly-
It's just STARTING that has been hard lately.
BHN