Retail Therapy~~

I had a very stressful day, today. I won't whine into the details, b/c it is all my fault for over scheduling myself anyway. However, the icing on the cake was I didn't even get a chance to nurture my frustrations with a little retail therapy. Just imagine rows and rows of beautiful new clothes in all the hottest colors whose greatest wish is to be purchased into a loving home. Imagine the sweet and caring shoes all lined up and just dying to show off my pedicure. Imagine all of the lonely bra and panty sets at Vicki's that want nothing more than to be the newest in my five drawer collection. Poor things they will have to waste away without me.

Oh, the guilt is too much to bare.

Online shopping is easy, convenient, and can be done in your PJ's. The problem with online shopping is it robs you off all the textures, colors, and the sensory overload I crave on days like today. Did I mention the instant gratification of getting something new and anticipation of planning an event just so I can wear it? I am a serious shopper. I must admit that I don't get to the mall as much as I like. One of my most favorite shopping partners got whisked off too California and life has not been the same with out her being readily available for shopping excursions. We met up and went on a road trip not to long ago. Four malls later, and let's just say that it will take many months for my bank account to recover. Beans and weenies for dinner bites, but you should see the great new outfits I got!!

My favorite place for retail therapy is Aventura Mall. The only draw back to Aventura is that it is a few miles north of Miami. Aventura is precisely 14 hours from New Orleans a tad far for a and after work jaunt. Maybe I could make a weekend trip?? Aventura has all of my favorite stores and valet parking (less distance to haul my new acquired treasures) My shopping/ ship buddy Jen and I once spent eight hours straight shopping at the mall in Puerto Rico. I said we were serious.

I actually dress up to go to the mall. Sales people are nicer and they are the gatekeepers of pertinent shopping knowledge. They know when the new stuff comes out, and the not as new stuff goes on sale.

Pier I is a great place for a mini-dose of retail therapy. It always smells fabulous. Ginger peach is exceptional. There are bright colors, a multitude of textures and everything fits at Pier I. Payless runs a close second, especially during BOGO.

All this talk of shopping has increased my need to engage in retail therapy. I think Target is still open. I'll catch up l8ter.

Yall Take Care,

Charissa