Stink Bug

I love finding critters on the side of someone's house :) 

Working Out

Lately I have let the weather dictate my workout schedule.  This week I am sticking to the schedule in my head.  Not always easy when it is cold outside and the bed so warm and inviting!  Tomorrow will be my test case.  Cold and miserable is the forecast... after working out 3 days in a row it might be difficult getting out of bed!

A visit to an outlet mall

The weather was perfect, well a little cool but sunny and beautiful.  What to do that is sort of outside but not outside?  A trip to the outlet center seemed to be perfect.  Enough walking time outside and able to duck indoors if you get chilled.  Everything is on sale at the outlet center.  Original prices seem to be high, but what do I know I can't even remember when I last stepped into a "normal" mall.  I am a consignment and resale shop type gal, taking my chances on the finds of the day.

I keep my eye open and try very hard to not have any particular item in mind.  It's difficult sometimes because you see something it isn't in your size and you think longingly that it would look good on you.  When that happens I move on and put it out of my mind.  Usually I am not disappointed, my eyes catch something else.  I often find something brand new with the tags still on it.  When you shop in this way prices at an outlet center with its enticing signs promising 25-75% off retail prices are still way high.  I am used to paying no more than 10-25% of retail prices.  By sticking to classic cuts and designs and colors that aren't too trendy I can get by with "outdated" clothing.

So, a little fresh air, people watching and unexpectedly running into a few friends were the highlights of the outlet center experience.  AND I saved a lot of money...because it was still all in my pocket!