Posts Tagged: shopping
I Miss Shopping
As a teenager, I raked in money from babysitting, and spent it on shopping. I would go to used and vintage clothing stores, used record stores, used book stores, stationery stores, and anywhere that sold interesting oddities (antiques, curiosities, and
I Miss Shopping
As a teenager, I raked in money from babysitting, and spent it on shopping. I would go to used and vintage clothing stores, used record stores, used book stores, stationery stores, and anywhere that sold interesting oddities (antiques, curiosities, and
Pursuit of Parka
At the end of last winter, I got fed up with my winter parka and ditched it. It was a department store jacket made by Esprit. I loved it when I bought it because I thought it was cute and
Pursuit of Parka
At the end of last winter, I got fed up with my winter parka and ditched it. It was a department store jacket made by Esprit. I loved it when I bought it because I thought it was cute and
5 Days in New York: The Rest of It!
Continues from here Day 3 (Monday) After so much sight-seeing the day before, we decided a full day of shopping and eating was in order. Who am I kidding, I should say I decided 😉 We went back to Broadway in
5 Days in New York: The Rest of It!
Continues from here Day 3 (Monday) After so much sight-seeing the day before, we decided a full day of shopping and eating was in order. Who am I kidding, I should say I decided 😉 We went back to Broadway in
5 Days in New York: The Weekend
Here’s the full travelogue version! (Part 1 of 2) Day 1 (Saturday) We arrived in NYC extremely early, 08:15. We had confirmed that our hotel would store our luggage until check-in time mid-afternoon. In the cab, I wondered what would
5 Days in New York: The Weekend
Here’s the full travelogue version! (Part 1 of 2) Day 1 (Saturday) We arrived in NYC extremely early, 08:15. We had confirmed that our hotel would store our luggage until check-in time mid-afternoon. In the cab, I wondered what would
First Timer in NYC
I’m just back from my first trip to New York City. I know lots of people who say they will never go to New York because they don’t like cities, they don’t like crowds, it’s too expensive, or there’s too much crime.
First Timer in NYC
I’m just back from my first trip to New York City. I know lots of people who say they will never go to New York because they don’t like cities, they don’t like crowds, it’s too expensive, or there’s too much crime.
ALL of Them
Are you a completist? Do you collect everything in a series? Watch whole seasons of TV shows? Read every book by an author? I’m more of a dabbler, but there are times I just need ALL of them: I have read
ALL of Them
Are you a completist? Do you collect everything in a series? Watch whole seasons of TV shows? Read every book by an author? I’m more of a dabbler, but there are times I just need ALL of them: I have read
The Wantster Monster
I keep a list of a few things I want – as well as things I need. I don’t spend much on non-essentials. Sometimes I just get fixated on something I want, but don’t need. Since I’ve stopped shopping “just
The Wantster Monster
I keep a list of a few things I want – as well as things I need. I don’t spend much on non-essentials. Sometimes I just get fixated on something I want, but don’t need. Since I’ve stopped shopping “just
Stop Shopping, Start Provisioning!
The Shopping Mindset runs directly counter to my budget! Once upon a time, if you asked me what I was doing on the weekend, I’d say “Having a look around the mall.” Shopping was the activity, and finding something I
Stop Shopping, Start Provisioning!
The Shopping Mindset runs directly counter to my budget! Once upon a time, if you asked me what I was doing on the weekend, I’d say “Having a look around the mall.” Shopping was the activity, and finding something I
An Exacting Life 