I'm a glutton for punishment

Maybe its because I'm moving out on my own soon or because I'm just a crazy shopaholic, but I've really been spending too much lately. It seems like every time I try to save because I am moving out, I end up saying, "screw it, this is your only time to live so you better do it now." I really do tell myself this stuff. Even though I am trying to save and even though I know I'm kind of emotionally on edge lately, I did the unthinkable.

I drove by the Hancocks store that is going out of business. I've been avoiding it like the plague since the announcement of liquidation and tonight I caved. I had to get off the highway because of traffic and really did need to go down the road it was on, I promise. While driving by I only happened to peer in the window to see if the discounts were low enough for my taste yet. I went to dinner with my friend and then politely asked her if she wanted to go since she had recently bought a sewing machine. Discounted fabric is something she could really use, who was I to keep her from it?

So we went together after dinner. My friend was feeling bad after our rich dinner and had to leave. I'm sure I could have used her there to stop me. I spent about fifty bucks. I would have spent over $100 if it were regular prices. I'm pretty proud of myself.

Sorry the picture is pretty crappy. Nope I didn't buy very much fabric. Since I really am not that fond of sewing I kind of get overwhelmed when I look at fabric. I really need my mommy there to help me with that. I did get a cute retro dress pattern and lots of buttons and yarn though.

I made more cupcakes. These weren't vegan because I left the book at work. They have dark chocolate ganache icing. They went over well at work today. I'm pretty sure I've been baking lately because I've been bored and kind of down in the dumps. I did this in college when things were stressing me. Our apartment was always filled with baked goods during finals week.

Labels: food, life