Shopping Spree!

The other day I had to go to M______ so I decided to go to the mall and go shopping. I have to say I'm not much of a shopper. I just don't go that often. I suppose if I was filthy rich, I'd go every other day, but as things are, I rarely buy anything for myself. And I very rarely go shopping all by myself--which was actually kind of fun--for a change. First I bought a new pair of tennis shoes--which ended up being exactly like my old ones! I always buy skechers coz whenever I buy cheap shoes they always end up squeaking way before the shoes wear out. And believe me--I wear them until they're wore out. But I'll save these shoes for when I'm shopping, or going somewhere, and I'll wear my others to wear around the house or for just whatever.
Next I needed a new pair of jeans coz like I said I wear my clothes until they're worn out. It's hard to find clothes I like. I call 98% of clothes in the stores "teenie-bopper clothes" (meaning for the very young) or "old lady clothes" (something your grandma would wear). I have nothing against teenie boppers or old ladies--I just don't wanna wear their clothes. In the teenie bopper sizes everything is made toothpick sizes or has holes or paint on them. I have enough holey, paint-splattered jeans without having to pay $50 for a brand new pair! I would be willing to sell mine half price to the teenie boppers for what they're going to buy them at the mall for. The "old lady jeans" don't really look like the jeans I'm wanting. They usually have no pockets and have elastic around the waist--which maybe I'll be wearing someday but I seriously doubt it--but that's a whole other post. Finally I found a pair that didn't make me look too fat. My husband says I never look fat--but he always tells me I look good--even when I'm 100% sure I look like total crap. So I never know what to believe of his opinions. If I want an honest answer, I ask my sister. If I want a compliment, I ask him. The pair I got is just a little wore around the bottom of the legs. (You really can't tell it) I'll have to go to a bigger town to get the ones I really want--maybe "Lucky" jeans. I also picked up a top that was on sale. :)
Next I wanted some fancy bobby pins for my hair--to hold those stray strands that fall in my face. I found some pretty ones--blue, pink, green, etc. I can't believe bobby pins aren't even cheap! Last of all I stopped by the card shop and bought some graduation cards and Mother's Day cards. (Mother's Day was yesterday) I love sending out cards, even tho like everything else they're not cheap either. Yes...I'm a tightwad. I'm usually very careful how I spend my money. But that day was an exception. I blew some money on myself before I even looked the the bills. :)