Sunday, July 27, 2008

Wine, Chocolate, Shoes and a People Magazine




I have been dealing with a little bit of anxiety the past few days... I have had a lot on my plate lately and I have been guilty of not taking great care of myself. I took a day off yesterday and feel better today but I did a little bit of - I don't know what to call it - maybe damage - maybe retail therapy - at Target on Friday afternoon.

When the boys went down to take a nap, I told Jesse that I needed a little time to myself and just drove... I ended up at Target. I walked around aimlessly for a while and picked up a few things that I felt like I needed. I checked out and drove home feeling a tiny bit better. I bought a box of 100 calorie a pack mini Swedish fish at Target and decided to enjoy a few on the way home. I ate and thought about everything that I need to get done and when I finally stopped at a light, I looked down and saw that three mini Swedish fish bags were opened and empty. Mmm... that's funny. I only remember opening one bag.

I made it home and Jesse asked what I purchased. I opened the bag and pulled out the following items:

1) 3 bottles of red wine (I totally buy for the label)
2) 4 (don't worry - slave free/organic/fair trade certified) chocolate bars - they were on sale and I felt like I really needed them
3) A People Magazine
4) A box of 100 calorie mini Swedish Fish
5) $5.99 sunglasses
6) Pink slip on Converse for - get this - $7.48
7) Contact Solution

After going through the bag, I realized that I wasn't doing great... chocolate, wine, shoes and a People Magazine...

I am going to take better care of myself this week...

Oh - and in case you are wondering... I still have two bottles of wine left and took two chocolate bars to a friend's house to share. I did binge eat the Swedish Fish.

6 comments:

neely said...

sounds like a good target trip to me! i'll be expecting to see that people magazine when you are done!

Amy L Cheng said...

You're so funny. I'm pretty jealous of the slip on converse purchase. Sounds like a really successful trip actually. I think red wine and fair-trade chocolate are staples these days. I sent my husband (who is allergic to alcohol, btw) to the store yesterday to buy diapers and red wine. Poor guy. I can only imagine what kind of weird looks he got.

Carlee Avery said...

You are so my secret sister or what - I TOTALLY buy wine because of the label!! (clearly I'm a wine snob :) AND I have that same housewife wine in the pantry right now! If your ever feeling overwhelmed, pack up the boys (or leave them w/ Jesse) and come over - no seriously, I'm not kidding!
Amy - beats tampons and red wine! I've done that to Chris a time or two.

Sadie said...

I love it and I LOVE the new shoes, I actually spotted them while you were across the room earlier today. Cute stuff, nice find...I love, love, LOVE those finds! Nice work!

Nancy H said...

Hi Marisa--I'm Mike's mom--love your blog!! And as far as the shopping trip--you're my kind of woman!! Looking forward to seeing you in Seattle next week.

Eve said...

This post made my day! I don't know if I should laugh or cry with you but I can so relate.

I have gone for a "drive" and ended up at target a few times myself. :)