Category: rampant consumerism
So I saw my new stylist today. For *four* hours. Thomasina suggested that I should do highlights, rather than solid colour, because then my roots won’t be so freaking obvious and I can get away with not having to do my colour as often. And I am nothing if not cheap, so I said go […]
So I was at the produce store the other day and I needed some fresh herbs for the risotto I was planning to make for dinner. For just $2.29, I could get a package of basil: Fresh herbs, I find, typically last for about a week before they go bad. Right next to the packaged […]
I acquired a new pair of shoes today. However, it wasn’t my fault AND I didn’t pay for them, so I am not contravention of 2010 new shoe ban, as the exact words of the ban were: “I’ve decided that I won’t buy any news shoes this year, except possibly running shoes if needed.” Hooray […]
Ever since I moved into my new place, I’ve wanted room divider screens. My living room is ridiculously massive, which means it also serves as my office space. But who wants to look at their desk when they are chillaxin’ in their living room? The solution, of course, is to have room dividers that can […]
So the other day I was at the drug store and there was a woman doing free makeovers and she seemed pretty bored because the store was practically empty, so when she offered me a makeup, I figured “why not?” because (a) I’m bored and have nothing better to do and (b) maybe I’ll learn […]
I have a confession to make. Big Brother is my guilty pleasure of the summer. I know, I know, I’m usually all holier-than-thou-I-don’t-even-*have*-a-TV, but yet I watch the silliest of all “reality” TV shows. ((Of course, I have confessed my Young & The Restless habit, so this new revelation shouldn’t really come as that much […]
Way back in January, I made a deal with myself that I’m not allowed to buy any shoes in 2010, except for running shoes, which I was allowed to purchase when my then-current pair were worn out. I just bought waaay to many shoes in ’09 and so felt I really should be wearing all […]
Over on Kalev’s K-log, he posted an analysis of the devaluation of Shopper’s Drug Mart Optimum points. For my non-Canadian readers, Shopper’s Drug Mart is a pharmacy and “Optimum” is their loyalty program – you get points every time you buy stuff at Shopper’s and once you get a certain amount of points, you can […]
One year ago today, I picked up my beautiful baby Smart car from the dealership! In that time I have: driven 22,000+ km spent $1699.77 on gas This is pretty close to what I estimated for the one year mark when I hit the 10,000 km mark back in October. It works out to about […]
Many moons ago, I made a list of reasons it was good to be short. The list was, not surprisingly, short. But I’ve just remembered one more reason to add to the list. Being short means the ability to wear children’s clothing ((and hockey gear. All of my hockey gear is junior boy’s gear, which […]