I have had such a good day today.
After dropping S at school I took the bus into town and spent half an hour mooching in Primark, coming out with 2 bags full of purchases and the first ticks made on my shopping list against items I had wanted to buy.
From there I walked up to the City's art gallery to meet a friend as we had arranged to go and see Boo Ritson exhibiton. Neither of us knew anything about her work so it was all new to us. Certainly gave us something to talk about.
To catch up with each other's news we decided on a sit down in Starbucks where I had the tastiest caramel macchiato, such a treat!
Once we had caught up I came along with me to Hawkins to act as my basket carrier. I had browsed the catalogue about a month ago and had written down the things I wanted to buy, but did the list make sense to me today? Never fear a very helpful young man spotted me looking a bit confused and came to my assistance. I had only to read out 'wacky whirler' and 'bean boozled' and off he went gathering up my purchases for me.
My friend and I then parted company as we needed to shop in different parts of town. Not only did I buy the things I had hoped to, I also managed to buy T and S's Christmas present from G's brother which was an unexpected bonus. I arrived home with half an hour to spare before I needed to collect S. My arms and feet ached but I was so happy to have packed so much into one day and for it all to have been so enjoyable.
That sounds like a good day to me ... I haven't had a shopping day like that in a long time!
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Omg I have achinf knees and feet from trundling around town all day with my friend!!! Though we werent nearly as cultured!!
ReplyDeleteI did think that I might bump into you!!
Sounds great! It's nice when things work out and you achieve what you set out to!
ReplyDeleteMy dad is a jelly bean fan so I got him some 'bean boozled' beans last christmas! I always got myself some whacky whirlers but I haven't played with them yet - I must get them out!!
Sounds like a lovely day, it's always good when you achieve what you set out to do. I wish my kids were little again, it was so much easier to think of presents to buy for them then, though I might get some Bean Boozled, they sound like fun.
ReplyDeleteIve been cracking on with my shopping too - its a good feeling! Your catch up with a pal sounds lovely - reading Claires comment - I bet she went to the pub! xxxxx
ReplyDeleteWell done ! I was looking at the Hawkins catalogue today ( for my great nephew ) but I do remember shopping at the one you mention.
ReplyDeleteI'm very pleased with myself as I've got so much done this week ...it's a good feeling isn't it ?!
A lovely day indeed!
ReplyDelete& your S made my S's day too...
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Isn't it great when a day goes to plan?! Watch out with those sweets! Some of them are actually vomit flavoured!!! Yuck!!! x
ReplyDeleteAh, the Starbucks caramel macchiato! I think I had a caramel chocolate last time and got a tummy ache, it was sooooo sweet! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou've a lot fo stamina Lisa!
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