Shopping

There really is something to the high I get from shopping--I guess referred to as "shop therapy." I have known since Sunday I needed to go shopping. Yes, need...needing a boost. Am I addicted? No, I don't do it that often, but it is like most things in my life, when I get a hankering for it, I must do it or I obsess over it. This need usually comes when I am feeling a void. Sadly, it doesn't satisfy it longterm, but it is like a drug or eating bad food, it does satisfy and numb for a while. On top of that, I got some really cute clothes and I temporarily found some happiness. I think I will find more pleasure in wearing the clothes though.

So, why did I feel the need to go? Feeling sad and wanted a boost, time alone to think. I have a semi-formal event to go to the day after Thanksgiving and I initially went to find something for that. I really have a couple dresses in my closet that I have never worn, but it sure is a good excuse to go anyway. I didn't end up with a dress, but seeing what is out there makes the dresses I have look much better.

There were a couple observations I made:
1. Go dressed up to go shopping
2. Go during a weekday...daytime...if you can

I have found that less people shop during this time and if you look nice, sales people are more apt to help you out. Although, having a slow day also helps them want to assist you. What is more boring than sitting around at work all day just rearranging the racks of clothes? Rhetorical question, really.

Although, I have always wondered the following things about clothes:
1. When do you know when you have enough clothes?
2. How often should I clean out my closet and the clothes I don't wear too often?
3. Why do most clothes now have some sort of spandex in them?
4. Are there any clothes made in America anymore?

I am practicing being full of questions and not answers.