Look what I found!

Ok, so yesterday was a nice day...... We reached 71 degrees yesterday. It felt so good. So I went outside to enjoy my day. I stopped and got some cappuchino and sourcream glazed donut from Crispy Creme (boy am I going to pay for it later), then I went to look at some boots I have been wanting, they are chocalate brown, wet leather with pleats, and they are still too steep for me right now. I spend a lot on my purses and shoes, but I still try to bargain shop. They are having a sales the second week in November, so I will try back again. I went to Wilson's to look for a leather coat, keyword look.....LOL Boy did they have some nice stuff. Honestly, I am in the process of trying to lose weight, so I really don't like shopping, so far I have lost 9 lbs and I have many, many, many more to go. I want to be in a size 8 or 10 and right now I am in between a 14/16. I was a 16, so its gradually happening, but I wished I could wave a magic wand and instantly drop about 30lbs......LOL Then I did the UNTHINKABLE....after promising myself no more scrap shopping I went to A Scrapbooker's Legacy here in Oak Lawn, and I was good! I exercised complete SELF CONTROL. It was not easy, but I did manage to buy something for a friend. Bonnie, that Journaler's notebook at the top is on it's way to you as I promised, enjoy!

Michaels was right down the street, so I said let me go there....I was so proud of myself that I did not spend much money at my LSS, so I could do it at Michaels (exercise self control). Hey, I am strong, it's all mind over matter. Yeah right! I got inside and I turned into a 2 year old, touching this, wanting that....I had a basket full of stuff. Then it clicked. Get only what you plan to use! I started removing stuff from my basket like a big girl. But still managed to get 2 idea books. YOu know I am an idea book junky! I found Scrap City, I have been wanting this book for the longest and another great looking book called Artist's Journals and Sketchbooks....Looks pretty good. I was searching for Visual Chronicles and Altered Imagery, but to no avail! I am going to just order from Amazon next week...... I also bought that cute scrapbook tote, for 40% off. That was deal! I looked around for crocheted flowers and felt flowers but couldn't find them....so I was pretty bummed! Any ideas where I can find either?????

So, you know I have caught this ALTERING BUG, found that cute little purse on clearance for 5 dollars and even though it is pretty as is, you know I gotta tweak it. I will probably end up altering the whole thing! LOL

I came home and cooked chili, finished up my laundry and hit the sheets. Didn't even crack open any of the books I bought. I think I will savor them over coffee at Borders tommorrow. I think I am going to get some me time, while dh is home with the kiddies.....My nerves are going to be fried by the time I make it home from trick or treating, so I am sooooooo going to need some me time. LOL

I am going to my mom's for pizza and a movie, after taking the children trick or treating. Then we are going to have to head home. I hate that Halloween is on a weekday. This is so NOT fun!

Dana