Okay, so it's definitely been a while. A little over two months to be exact. It is never my intention to let so much time go inbetween posts - honest. I actually have many times where I start thinking about things I can write about, then shit happens and I never get to write any of it. Well, a few weeks ago I made a trip to my beloved Texas. While I was there, Mr. WS commented on the fact that I don't post often anymore, but that he does read them when I do. So I told him I would make more of an effort to post on a regular basis so he'll have something to read when he visits my blog. So...Mr. WS, this one's for you! ;)
First I have to tell you that I am currently the "one-armed bandit" :( Yes, that means I am typing with one hand, so this may take a while, lol. This past week Hubby and I made a trip to Minnesota to go to the Mall of America. We decided to take one last mini-vacation before the severe cold weather hits and we have to settle in for our "long winter's nap". Anyway, while we were in Minnesota, I woke up one morning with a really sore shoulder. Right in the middle of our trip, I spent a not-so-lovely four hours in a VA Hospital emergency room because of it. Turns out there are no broken bones, but 5 days later I still can't lift my arm, and I'm in a lot of pain. Pain meds are great! But I have a feeling I screwed up my rotator cuff again, possibly tearing the muscle. I can't begin to say how much this sucks. If you recall, last year I had surgery on my other shoulder. Well, I've already had surgery on this shoulder too, about 10 years ago. It really sucks to think I might have screwed it up again. I'm dreading the next trip to the doctor. *sighs* Okay, on to happy thoughts...
Like I said, Hubby and I went to the Mall of America. Aside from being in pain, I had a great time walking the mall and spending money I really couldn't afford to spend. I got to visit my "cosmetics mecca", which happens to be the Bare Escentuals store. It's the absolute best makeup I've ever used. Up until now I've only ordered it on-line, because there are no stores near me. I know men won't understand this, but as a woman, I was THRILLED to get to see all those colors and play with the products in person! Yay for me! Hubby wasn't so thrilled when he found out how much I spent, but at least he had the good graces to tell me how beautiful I look when I get dressed to the hilt with that makeup, and with a lump in his throat tells me I'm worth it - lol!
I also got to go to an outstanding scrapbook store. Scrapbooking is one of my favorite hobbies, and falls along the lines of my passion for rubberstamping. I spent a little too much money in that store too, but geez - I'm so deprived where I live. There aren't any good scrapbook or rubberstamp stores around here, so when I find a place that has a good selection, I tend to go a little nuts. *grins* But I wasn't the only one spending money at the'ultimate mall', so I feel no guilt for my shopping extravaganza. :)
The only bummer I encountered on this trip, aside from my shoulder issue, was the clothes shopping experience. Holy shit! I found this great purse I fell in love with immediately. Then I looked at the price tag. $238.00 - American! Are these people crazy!?!? Now, if it was Prada, okay, but this was just Macy's for heaven's sake. I would spend that much on a Prada bag, which would be a steal as Prada goes. (The average Prada handbag ranges from $800.00 to $1500.00. No shit. And that's low-end.) But for a Macy's purse - I think not.
I was also on the hunt for a nice pair of brown leather clogs. I swear these people have a conspiracy going on, because EVERY SINGLE PAIR of clogs I looked at were $89.99. Now, I don't mind spending good money on my footwear, however, if I'm going to spend $100 on a pair of shoes, they better at least be comfortable. None of them "fit the bill", so needless to say, I came home without a new pair of clogs. :(
Then there were the clothes. Man oh man. If I had a few $1,000 to spend, I would have come home with a fabulous new wardrobe! Mind you, I would have been lucky to buy 10 pieces, but those pieces would have been oooo-la-la! So, sadly, I didn't come home with any new clothes either. But the makeup and the craft projects...SCORE! LOL Moving on...
It really has been a busy month for me. The week prior to going to Minnesota, I had just gotten back from a trip to Texas. I was there for a week and had a wonderful time for the most part. Although I have to admit, this particular trip felt a little "off". Not enough to make me want to change my mind about moving back, but enough to make me feel like another trip down might not be a good idea until I move back permanently. A lot of it had to do with the ol' "things change" syndrome. Things are definitely changing, mostly where all my dear friends are concerned.
There is more that I wanted to say today, but my shoulder is hurting pretty bad right now, and my hand is tired from all this typing, so I'll have to save it for another day. Hugs to you! xoxo
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