15 Dollars

I went to Edmonds this weekend so I could dogsit for my folks while they went out of town. I wasn't looking forward to this trip because there were multiple things that I wanted to do in Bellingham this weekend, and nothing in particular calling me towards Edmonds.

Since I was in Edmonds, I decided to hang out with BBE per usual, because that at least would make it a fun weekend. Little did I know just how great this weekend would be, and how worth it it would be in the end.

As most of you know, I used to hate to shop. I hated spending money, trying on clothes, and having to look at a bunch of things that I knew I wouldn't get to own. Once I got a more legitimate job where I could choose to spend money on myself, and I developed a need to have a fancier wardrobe, things have changed. Unfortunately, I have surrounded myself by friends who don't shop with me. This used to be a good thing, but it has made the last few weeks frustrating as I want to go to Target or the mall or somewhere, and people don't want to go with me.

So, when I arrived at BBE's place Saturday morning and Brittney told me that there was an awesome garage sale going on with LOTS of clothes, I was actually really excited. I ended up spending 15 dollars on clothes that day - the most money I have ever spent at a garage sale (in fact, it is the first time I ever bought ANYTHING at a garage sale).

This is what 15 dollars got me yesterday:

-One pair of shoes
-Three dresses
-Two skirts
-Three sweaters
-Nine shirts of varying warmth/fanciness

Best part: they are all in good quality. This garage sale thing is somehow this woman's business. I'm not quite sure how, selling everything for 50 cents or 1 dollar, but she certainly had enough customers and clothes to get her a great deal of money. She must just steal everything... otherwise I don't see how her income could outweigh her expenses.

So now I am excited to have so many more clothes that I can wear to work! I still want to find some more shoes and slacks, and I'll always keep an eye out for dresses and skirts, but I definitely consider this to have been a successful weekend!! :)