Retail Therapy AHOY!

[judecorp]

So I did what any warm-blooded American woman would do in a situation like this: I went out and spent a ton of money. This is something I never do; I'm called frugal on a good day and Cheapy McCheaperson on another. I forced myself to go to Target to get the toilet paper by convincing myself I would look at all of the pretty bed linens that I always avoid because I want them and they are too expensive. My bonus from work (go productivity go!) came in so it's not like these are desperate times, and hey, it's Target.

I fell in love with these gorgeous and silky sheets and a matching coverlet. They're light for summer (we have big bulky comforters) and the pattern was just gorgeous. Most of our linens are on the masculine side so it is a nice change (I just hope Jen likes them). I may even get some curtains to seal the deal.

I just read a couple of reviews on target.com (when I was looking for a link to show y'all the sheets) and I see that the trim on the sheets/blanket can run in the wash and ruin everything, so now I'm a little nervous about this but confident that if other people have avoided this problem with a cold water wash and maybe a little vinegar, I can, too. Besides, they're gorgeous.

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So I'm trying to come to some sort of internal resultion on this waiting game that we keep playing with the doctor (it didn't strike me how much waiting we've done until I talked to hope_persists and realized that we've been doing this since February and have only had TWO inseminations!). I am going to call them back on Wednesday and see if there is ANY way at all I can be squeezed in this month. But Jen and I are going to talk over the next several days about whether it makes more sense to stop putting off the move and our future to keep getting put on hold, and buy a house, get jobs, and resume TTC with doctors out there (provided we can get insurance coverage) while we can move forward on foster-to-adopt plans. The idea of staying here any longer than we have to, especially with Dad's house likely selling soon, is a painful one and not one we're terribly keen on.

We'll see what happens. In the meantime, I have pretty sheets!

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[judecorp.livejournal.com]

See, I'm not that person. I was telling Jessica on the phone that I don't get that thrill out of buying stuff... mostly because clutter makes me exceedingly anxious and I know that buying stuff = clutter. I own as little as possible, unless you count photos, of which I have billions. :)

p.s. What's the plan for Sunday? What time is the concert, and shall I arrive early? Also, if it gets out late, can I stay with you so I don't have to drive at 2am? Let me know - I'm cool either way. xo