Day -193 A Trip to my home State

I am well below the 200 mark now, YAY! I need to get this posted before I forget...I was just in Washington State with my family and had several opportunities to do some serious shopping. If you have ever been in Oregon or Washington for any length of time, you must have shopped at a Fred Meyer Store.

Fred Meyer takes me to my childhood. I have been shopping there as long as I can remember. They are a cross between Target, KMart, JCP, Macy's and Safeway. I don't really know how to explain, but they have something of everything and things from all types brands. They are better than Wallmart (where I REFUSE to shop and shall be a post for another day), and not quite as "big box" feeling as a Target - even the Targets with groceries. And yes, they do have groceries. And a fresh bakery, gourmet cheeses, good seafood and a fine selection of unusual organic choices in all departments.

I love walking through the electronics, the household items - where I purchased new pot holders and kitchen towels for my Mother - the garden department and the clothing. I could have shopped all night, if I had allowed myself. But alas, with Cold Turkey Shopping, I went in for what I needed, and went out without a look. Last year, pre- CTS, I spent time and money on soy candles with organic cotton wicks to bring home. I am still burning them. I am saving them for as long as I can, knowing I can't just run out to 'Freddies' and replace them. At least not until next November 1st and then only when I get back to Washington. Sigh...

If you make a trip to the great Northwest, be sure to stop in and browse in the first Freddies you come across. I guarantee you will buy SOMETHING.

Love,
S

-207 Fun Flats and Floating Florals

Oh spring. I love this time of year when all the new fun shoes and beautiful dresses begin showing in the stores. Trouble is, I don't usually wear completely flat shoes and rarely wear dresses, especially not floral dresses. But, in a fit of trying to be more 'fun, springy, fresh, what-have-you' I purchased, pre-Cold Turkey mind you, a couple of print dresses I thought would add some lightness to my normally conservative and solid colored wardrobe. So here I am, in the midst of Cold Turkey and there is nothing I hate more than those 2 dresses purchased last spring/summer.

I tried, I really did! One of the dresses I have worn twice and both times I have felt like I was not myself. The other dress still has the tags on it. I hesitate getting rid of ANYTHING right now. Who knows? Maybe in a couple of months, one or both of those dresses will fit the bill for an event.

Have you ever gotten rid of something in your closet and then looked for it later? Clean closet remorse is one thing I certainly don't need right now! Nope, everything is staying, even if I haven't worn it in a couple of years, or never.

Love,
S