Here’s my theory: If you go shopping for something specific, you’ll never find it, but if you’re not looking for anything, you’ll find the coolest things.
True!?
At least for me, that’s why I went on a little spontaneous shopping spree last weekend.
First of all, I went to Target to shop for some household items when I came across a really cool, marked down workout shirt and some black workout pants. Given the fact that I am trying to go the gym at least three times a week now, I could justify buying some new workout clothes, because I really don’t have that many shirts and pants.
See, even though I haven’t made it to the gym more often then twice or three times a week yet, my attitude is on the right track. Therefore, I also went to REI this weekend to get J and myself a “must-have” waterbottle. I am sick and tired of buying and wasting the small plastic water bottles from the supermarket and therefore decided that investing into something “durable” would be a responsible move – not just for our wallet, but also for the environment. You can’t argue against that. And you also can’t argue against the style of this bottle. I love it.
Last but not least, I made an impulsive online purchase yesterday. My roommate got those really cute, new Keen Sandals. She told me that she bought them online for 50% less of what you would pay at the store. Including shipping. She already had me at “50% less”… but I also had to get these shoes, a) because I’ve always wanted those kind of shoes and never got them, and b) because they are red!
Aren’t they just pretty? I love spontaneous shopping sprees, because they are usually – surprise! -Â so unexpected ;)
The rest of the weekend was just awesome, too. Great sunny weather, springlike temperatures, X-files marathon and a great Sunday morning breakfast at Baker Square.
Maribeth
February 11, 2008 at 5:11 pmI love to shop, and my best purchases are usually the spontaneous ones! Love the sandals!
Maren
February 11, 2008 at 5:12 pmLove the water bottle! Very cute!
steffi
February 11, 2008 at 8:17 pmyour theory is SO true, i totally agree with you. but hey, this has nothing to do with your post but im still curious, have you ever heard back from A? i asked you that before but you never answered me. i need to know! =)
kim
February 12, 2008 at 12:46 amgym “only” three times a week, huh? man, you make me feel so un-disciplined and bad… i HAVE TO go back as well! *smoochies* the shoes are not so much “my” style but they are red, which is a plus and i’m glad you found them 50% off and like them ;)
Antje
February 12, 2008 at 4:02 amYep, you hit the spot with your theory! Great you could spoil yorself a bit with cute things and a great weekend!
Stefanie
February 12, 2008 at 6:33 amNalgene bottles are the greatest. I have about 5 of them – all different colors and styles. I love them. And Keen’s are amazing too. I am wearing mine every day. :)
ute
February 12, 2008 at 10:25 amcongrats on your new things! i am so jealous that it is warm over there, while we are expecting snow today. :( sucks. but oh well, i will have to come and visit you guys again. :)
ilka
February 13, 2008 at 3:31 amfirst of all i love the shoes and the bottle. i have exactly the same and i love it. mike got me that bottle last the first time he came over.:-) wow, only 2-3 times a week to the gym. i think that’s a pretty good attitude so far? do you wanna be sporty spice, or what;-)miss ya
Sanna
February 13, 2008 at 8:33 amOh awesome!! Gotta love those deals!
That theory is totally true and also, whenever friends accompany me shopping and don’t want to buy anything they wind up buying stuff and I usually don’t. What’s up with that?! ;-)
Smoochie!
Susi
February 16, 2008 at 12:37 pmYeah, good thing with the water bottle. I have mine for quite a while now – and I love it. Mine is not as cute as yours though.
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