September 4 2008: Retail Therapy Is Not An Incorrect Term
Filed under Friends & Life & Money
Thank you for your comments yesterday. Honestly, thank you. It means a lot to me - while I know that everything that’s happening now is just a temporary bleakness in my life, that knowledge doesn’t necessarily make it any easier to handle so your encouragement is much appreciated.
On a brighter note, I did get the chance to spend much of today with Alex. Sure, I made an ironing run early in the morning beforehand, and just came back from another ironing run at 10pm at night, but! A good eight/nine hours of girliness with Alex! Nothing takes my mind off things more than shopping!
Our local shopping mall is having a month of freebies to celebrate spring. We took advantage of the free Toblerones (mmm…), of a free manicure each, and of course, of some shopping. But, as shopping at the biggest mall in Melbourne apparently wasn’t enough, we decided to hightail to Ikea on the other side of town and browse through mass-produced homewares (I bought microwavable food containers!), and then hit up a couple of warehouse clothing sales.
All in all, we went from 10am in the morning to 6.30pm in the evening, and by my calculations, gave around $400AUD to the retail industry between us. Thankfully, we got goods in return for the dosh…goods that shall be described in further detail, with photos, in tomorrow’s entry. LOTS OF GOODS, LOTS OF CLOTHES! Mmm, clothes.
All the shopping malls in the world combined would never be enough! And hopefully saved about $1000 had we bought everything at full price. :D
Alexandra on September 4 2008 #
Good that you got to do something to take your mind off things. :) I tried to formulate a reply to yesterday’s post, but blanked on what to say. I just hope things will look up for you soon.
Mari on September 5 2008 #
I finally discovered the meaning of retail therapy this summer.
And it just so happens, it really is not a myth.
But I’m not sure the therapy is lasting… because I am surely feeling the effects of it in my wallet and I do not like that.
Rafia on September 5 2008 #
nothing so refreshing than a good shopping day :) (until you see the bank statements after of course..)
Chans on September 5 2008 #
The banks statements are scary every single time…but retail therapy never fails. It’s like a drug….mmmmm…clothes.
Glad to hear a little shopping helped :)
Regine on September 5 2008 #
It’s great to see that you’re feeling better Amanda! Keep your head up. :D
Asia on September 5 2008 #
Normally I cringe at retail therapy, because it generally leads to big bills, expensive items and regrets. But with your thrifty skills I can’t wait to see just HOW much you were able to buy. Good to hear it was a productive/good day!
Jess on September 5 2008 #
oooh I want to see CLOTHES. haha shopping is so fun sometimes.
marilyn on September 5 2008 #
I love shopping, it is indeed a form of therapy for me. Mmm, clothes. :P
Regina on September 5 2008 #
[...] As mentioned yesterday, a post detailing everything I bought. A word of warning - this is going to take awhile. Before you start, I suggest you first go to the toilet, make yourself a cup of tea, grab yourself a couple of biscuits, and get yourself comfortable. Prepare yourself! [...]
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