So I bit the bullet and finally ordered a pair of very functional, hopefully warm, not at all attractive, winter boots. I think this is the first pair of winter boots that I have owned since grade school. I also think at $100, this is the most I have spent on a single piece of clothing since making my move to The County.
It is kind of sad. I have chosen function over fashion. I mean for $100 I could have gotten a pair of Lucky Jeans, or a smart trench, or been on my way to a pair of sassy leather high-healed boots, which I had originally been shopping for. Does this make me old? Or a shlumpadinka? Or ::gasp:: a County Girl? Ugh...
So while I had my check book out and was at my computer, I decided to pay a couple bills while I was at it. Watching my balance diminish in my registry was quite depressing. But it certainly didn't stop me from fantasy shopping...
It really is one of my favorite pass-times. When I was younger I'd set up fake bridal registries in order to fantasy shop, until a notification showed up at my parents house, and severely confused them since I didn't even have a boyfriend at the time. Now I like to peruse the internet for all the things I need or want but really can't afford right now. Like a new TV, living room furniture, patio furniture, dishes etc. Unfortunately, by the time I can afford to by things I've seen online, I usually can't find them again.
Ohh but those boys over at google, and their infinite wisdom, knew just what I needed. They have created a shopping wish list. "But Erica lots of websites have wish lists," you say. And you would be correct, except that google keeps a wish list across several different websites in one convenient location. And it is easily shared! For instance, say my b'day is around the corner and my folks are wondering what to get, they can just put my email address in and pull up my wish list. And voila! All the things I've been looking at right there.
I <3 Internet.
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