What the hell?

MiniVans Galore

I, the hater of Mini Vans, drove one today. ANd liked it. Big white V6 spells freedom baby. And off I went shopping at the Fashion Valley Mall. Didn't buy anything there. But then I went to Target.

Yes. The Target. I love that store. Jeans, hair goop, face goop, tshirt (on sale!), rechargeable batteries, and a whole lotta other stuff. Stopped at Staples and Office Depot with no luck. Still need a chair. But I had fun. Even though I desperately miss my girly girls. It's no fun dragging my brother shopping. And the only other female I know close to my age group lives three hours away. Shopping with Her* is impossible. We just have very different taste. Very.
* Her is not to be confused with Tricia up in L.A. And if you're not sure who I'm referring to, good god. Pay attention. Alright, you can ask if you need to. Tsk, tsk.
The mall though. It's amazing. Tiffany's, Nordstom's, Robinson & Mays, Macy's, BananaR, JCrew, gah. There are so many. Restoration Hardware. Saks. Neiman Marcus. And I didn't even touch the first floor. I was looking for jeans, and I was on a mission. Of course I failed miserably. My legs are far shorter than the 30" that Calvin, Polo, or KarenKane offer. 32" is wasted on me. And so I left dejected. I was literally ready to throw all of my money at anyone for a pair of jeans that fit. But no. I blame my father. Thanks Dad. And the shoes at Nine West were a wash. I was so excited to pick them up (finally). But when i tried them on they showed entirely too much toe (Mary Janes with a wedge). So no.

Random aside: Outdoor malls are starting to seem normal. But what I still find amazing is how the escalators are uncovered. So I guess (hope) they don't rust(?).

Surprised myself by not getting too lost. Accidently navigated my way home (with one short panic call to the brother). Who laughed at me. Gee, thanks. But I happened to be going in the right direction anyway. The only thing that miffed me was the ridiculous amount of gas I put in the car on the way home. Not normally a purchaser of gas, I overestimated what I used. Oops. But what comes around goes around, right?

So my day off was good. I did a few loads of laundry for the family. Folded everything very neatly thankyouverymuch. Cleaned the front bathroom. Started cleaning the 2nd living room. I think I'm an excellent house guest. Even if She doesn't want me here. I'm here. I can put on a good face. So there.

My bed is calling.

posted by irene @ 10/15/2002 03:10:00 AM