One Of the Many

Trips of my summer...

So, my father decided he wanted to get rid of the cat, two days before I left. His name is Mittentail, and was a reward for my learning to read. I've always been slightly insane over animals. It shows I am destined for the life with the title of, "cat lady" or the like.

Well, being the animal lover I am, and natural hippie as well as protester, this was NOT going to happen. A 13 year old cat, brought to the pound? Not over my dead body. So, I brought this old, pissed off cat, on a four hour plane ride. 

They don't give tranquilizers anymore to pets, but if you were sitting next to my cat, even the PETA people would wish he was sedated. Howl howl howl. And he proceeded to urinate in his carrier, which I learned after it leaked onto my pants, bringing him to baggage claim.

It was worth it. He's with my Mom now in Memphis. 

Memphis was uneventful. Just saw Mom and went and did basic errands. Her boyfriend is really fun, so we played Wii more than one would find normal. However, I did walk into Border's with a gift card in hand and purchased a discounted anatomy and physics reference book. Hey, I am a Biomedical Engineer. Stop staring. 

Then at Target, I was in the dollar aisle and purchased a Hello Kitty pen. Don't ask me why.

Finally, we went to a boutique that's been in the area since the 1800's that all the "to do" ladies shop at. They never have a clearance area, but for some reason, that particular day they did. I found a pair of dark wash J Brand wide legged jeans. IN MY SIZE... WITH FREE HEMMING. I don't spend much on jeans. I just don't. I have one pair that were full price, but were a gift. I usually get cheap denim, or highly discounted designer jeans. However, these were $218 down to $50. How could I resist?

We then flew to New York and stayed in the city for a few days. My whole family is from here, so it wasn't as exciting as it is for new comers. I'd much rather be seeing it for the first time!

 Here were the things I purchased there:

Long vest, Earrings, Headband, Bag, Skeleton Key Things, Steve Madden Sandals & Belt 

After that we went to Woodbury Commons, these insane outlets. Seriously, look at the store listings.

Three Shirts & a Bag. Having buyers remorse for the purse... 

I must say, I was HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED with the outlets this time. I saved up ALL my money to get new digs. Oh well, at least I have extra cash! But, nothing was special, nor amazingly discounted! 

But, it's just a hit-and-miss sort of deal. Last time I went I purchased the following for CHEAP: 

Dior heels, Betsey Johnson dress, Maxstudio.com sandals, Karl Lagerfeld cropped jacket, Saks dress, Barney's handbag, Cole Haan clutch (FOR 7 BUCKS! Uh...!?)... etc. 

But, in the end I know I am lucky for finding anything at all. =) I appreciated just being out there in the SUN! It was so nice.

Then after that we went out to Long Island to see some more family. A drug store was shutting down (Rite Aid) and I had fun, since all the cosmetics were down to $1, and stuff like that.

Then I went back to Tennessee, and now I'm here!

Yay. The end.