Shopping

Retail therapy does work wonders...on the soul, not necessarily the pocketbook! Don't worry Steve, I didn't spend that much...

Took today off from "work". Went back to bed after a friend called early this morning and Kasey woke me up, put the trash out and walked Kasey. It felt good to sleep some more. Not sure why I am so tired, I honestly can't believe feeling an hour a head still could bother me!

Before I left, my UPS packages arrived, they would be the rest of my things that didn't fit in the VUE for the trip out here. Some of Sam and my clothes, etc. I think tonight, I will bring them in and unpack them. I think organizing the master bedroom is my project for the day...well, evening.

I headed out to Kohl's...okay, yes, I got lost in my own development (sigh), but, found my way out and did make it to Kohl's!! I grabbed a cart and right away found some things for Sam for his birthday. Then, I found some towels on sale, so, I bought a set for Sam's bathroom. He has hand me down rugs, so, at the very least, new towels are in order! I headed to the kitchen area and found the olive oil dispenser I wanted and saw a frying pan I must save my pennies for. I did find a new, black and silver toaster oven. Our old one was white, well, um, you could still call it white. It just didn't go in my shiny new kitchen! I also found some baskets for our linen closet, out with the old, plastic bins. They were the perfect size and color (mental note: must go get more of them). I also saw today, the most beautiful picture I want for our new living room. It was gorgeous flowers, with bright, vibrant colors. Unfortunately, since we haven't gone living room furniture shopping yet, I am unsure whether it will go or not...I think I will make it work!!

The grocery store is next on my agenda. There is absolutely nothing here! I have some ideas of what I would like to have for meals, just have to go and get the ingredients needed. Since I am jobless at the moment, I really want to cook. Steve, stop laughing. I do cook and would love to get back at it. Eating out is so expensive. I learned a lot staying at my "home away from home". Great recipe ideas and great organizing strategies. Can't wait to put them into practice!

Once we get our living room furniture and the house settled, I want to go browse some antique shops or TJ Maxx (gotta love the Maxx!) to look for inexpensive things we may still need or want for our new home. I am hoping I can convince Kara...Dana...Marcia...Heidi...Lynn...anyone, anyone (?!) to come hunting with me!

Later tonight, Sam and I will stop by my parent's house to drop off some dishes they let Steve use while he was waiting for me to unpack the kitchen...you cannot deny it honey! It's nice to be able to say that..."stop by my parent's house"... I think I can get used to this!