Time to Shop

I’m not a shopper. Sure, I like to spend money like everyone else, but when it comes to shopping, I usually try to get in and get out. Today, I went shopping. I should have went to the gym, but decided to do some shopping instead. While it was a productive day, I did come home frustrated with a few things.

First, I need a new pair of headphones for my Ipod. The pair dates back to my original Ipod shuffle from a few years ago, and they are basically shot. Left earbud is blown out, yadya yadya yadya. Since I primarily use it for working out and yardwork, I decided to try the Nike Skylon headphones. They were a little pricey, but upon reading reviews after I got home, they generally don’t receive good marks. Ugh. Should I try them anyhow, or take them back and not risk it.

Second, I decided to get another workout outfit, since I’m really sweating during my marathon training workouts. Previously, I wouldn’t sweat a lot, and thus could stretch the washing for a couple of days, etc. But now that I’m sweating a ton, I need to wash more frequently. To help in that matter, more clothes are needed. I have about 4 good sets now, but think 1 more will really help. I’m pretty particular about my workout clothes, and wear only Nike Dry Fit. So, I bought a shirt at Kohls and a pair of shorts at Dicks Sporting Goods. But, the colors don’t match. They were both the navy blue, but the shirt is a lot darker than the shorts, and it looks tacky. So, will have to try to find a darker pair of shorts tomorrow so it doesn’t clash so much. Ha, I’m so vain.

I also bought a new pair of jeans. I have a couple of Levis 560 jeans, which have a really baggy seat, and they drive me nuts. So, I bought a pair of Levis 505 jeans, which are the regular fit jean, size 31x34. They fit great! I also grabbed a pair of new walking-around-shoes at Dicks. Got a pair of Asics shoes on clearance. They are the low-end running shoes. Definitely wouldn’t want to use them for my training, but they are good enough for everyday shoes. My previous pair is now a year old, and have a lot of miles on them, so time to relegate them to the yard shoes. I also bought underwear today. But, I’m not happy with them. They are too big, and I should have bought a smaller size (bought medium, but should have bought small). Can’t return them now that I’ve worn them (ha), so will just have to wash them in really hot water a few times to shrink them down. I also bought a new dress shirt and a new belt, to wear to our church annual dinner fundraiser in a couple of weeks. Arriving in another day or two in the mail are a couple pair of Dockers Khaki slacks. I can’t get the size I need in any store, so decided to just order them direct from their website.

So yes, I shopped.