Already a busy morning! Karen called just as I was walking back in from my walk. Her car wasn’t starting this morning, so she needed a ride to work. So I’ve been to Plain City and back already today! And I even told her that I’d pick her up after school, too. I’m such a good sister! 
Yesterday, I shopped. I decided to spend the $150 I got for writing those articles on new clothes for myself and pay with cash, rather than using our bank card. First, I ran errands in the morning to Target and Kohl’s for some necessary things (no clothes). I got some great Mothers Day cards at Target which I must mail today (at least for my MIL since we won’t be there on Sunday). After lunch, I went to Lane Ave. and bought $75 worth of clothes for $45 at NY & Co. I love that store. I got a skirt, three shirts, and a pair of earrings (the jewelry put me over $75 so I could use my coupons!). I didn’t find much else there that I just loved, so I came home and hung out with Eric for a while.
Last night, Karen skipped choir to come to the mall with me. We had a great time…much laughter! Karen found lots of clothes. I did not. But I did get a new pair of shoes and a pair of dressy capri pants. And I still have about $50 to spend if I want. So Karen and I may go out again tomorrow (she’s taking the day off for a dr’s appointment but has the afternoon free!).
Today I will be working around at home: tidying up, ironing, and generally relaxing. I love summer. 
I do not like NY&C. I really don’t like shopping either. However, if I have money and a specific item in mind to look for, I can tolerate it. I go in spurts, too.
I have no arches, so they’re great for me!
They actually did that all on their own. I was quite proud. I usually have to set up playdates for Kevin!
I was browsing my church’s Web site one day, and that’s one of the books they recommend on the counseling section. I decided to read it just because. I do really like it. There’s a workbook that goes along with it, too, but I haven’t read/done that. I just checked the book out of the C-bus library. It makes really good points whether or not you have any major crises in your life.
We should get together again! Karen and I talked about it back in March, but it never happened. Although Kevin and Erik are doing some fantasy baseball thing together.
I need to go shopping, too. Sadly, I don’t seem to have as much fun as you do. I guess I just don’t like shopping, but my wardrobe indicates that it must be done!
Why wouldn’t Karen’s car start?
Have fun shopping!!
I
NY&Co. Such a great store. They have really nice flip flops, too, that have cloth straps instead of rubber, so they don’t hurt your feet. Just FYI. 
Sounds like fun. I wish I had a day like that. Michelle is my vacation this year, though. Happily so.