Reason #4786955

[judecorp]

I have, for as long as I can remember, wanted a pea coat. I love them. I think that dark navy pea coats are quite possibly the best kind of coats ever. I would see people wearing them, or see them at their houses, and I would covet them.

I'm not usually a coveter. But they are so great, and I can't usually get myself to buy a coat. I mean, that can be a pricey purchase, and I'd usually rather spend the money on other things.

Last weekend, Jennifer and I went to Old Navy to spend her gift card, and I was going to spend a little bit of holiday money. I picked out a pair of pants. And then, on a whim, I tried on this coat, which was neat but didn't look all that good on me. It was on killer sale, though.

And then Jen said, "I think you should go try on the pea coats instead." And she pulled sizes off the rack and gave expert opinions, and when I wasn't sure, she said I really needed to buy the coat. She did this by telling me over and over how good I looked in it, with this great little glint in her beautiful eyes.

And I spent the money. And I bought the coveted dark navy pea coat. AND I /LOVE/ IT.

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[osuptygal.livejournal.com]

I'm completely addicted to snatching up my dad and brother's old military stuff.
I grabbed this awesome silver belt buckle with the "dolphins" and sub name on it (goes with those adjustable fabric belts)...one of my dad's "dolphin" pins (I always want to secretly put them on the inside of my coat, but am afraid the pin will fall off), and a couple of his zippo lighters that have his name and the sub he was on..they are super~cool looking..I just have to get fluid and flint for them.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Once I took my dad's maroon beret. But then all I could think of was that "Raspberry Beret" song, and I had to give it back.

I should root through everything and find one of his olive coats. That would totally rock.