I admit it, okay? Buying things makes me happy. Mind you, I don’t buy really, really expensive things like sports cars and diamonds, partly because I don’t have the spare cash, partly because I’m just plain mean. Oh yeah, I purely loves me a bargain!
Last Thursday was a pretty good day, by any standard. After 16 months managing a decidedly difficult project at the Dreaded Day Job (my secondment was extended repeatedly, much to my displeasure), I finally finished! . To celebrate, I headed out for a spot of retail therapy and ran into a dear friend I haven’t seen for ages. We had a coffee and a delightful catch-up.
But on to the retail therapy!
First, I ordered some more charms for my bracelet. It’s quite nicely crowded now. I’m getting a skull and crossbones for Rackety Kate and the Pirates and a tree to represent Walker from The Lone Warrior. He’s an earth shaman, with power over anything green and growing. In his spare time, he’s a master swordsman and all dark ‘n’ deadly. *sigh*
Ever see something in a window that makes you stop dead in your tracks? I was brought to a halt by a fabulous black shirt, with glittery buttons, fantastic detailing and a great cut - and well, it was just ‘me’. I like classic tailored clothes. The same place had a red dress - on sale - that will go with my red hooker heels. Not only that, it’s actually flattering. Oh joy!
And the best part? I can wear it all at the Romance Writers of Australia Conference, coming up 13th to 15th August at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Coogee, Sydney. I’ll be signing books, along with the other 42 author, on Friday 13th August, 4.30 to 6pm. (Though I think the red shoes might be a trifle overdoing it for a book signing!) Everything you need to know about the event is here on the ARRA website. I would absolutely love to see you there!
Tell me I’m not the only one who’s a material girl (apart from Madonna, that is!)
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Oh Denise, can’t wait to see you in your lovely red dress and red heels.
And what is it about retail therapy - they should bottle the feeling. And look at those gorgeous charms, no wonder you are pretty happy (well that, and finishing the secondment).
I must admit I’m a material girl too - it’s not just the item, it’s the experience and how they make you feel. Enjoy!!
I love retail therapy! I mostly buy books, but it’s still shopping. LOL!
Yes, I’m a material girl too, and proud of it,lol. There’s nothing to match that euphoric feeling of a fabulous pair of shoes marked down 50% (heart palpitations with just the thought). Yes indeed, doesn’t matter if it’s nice a pair of shoes or a naughty pair of panties
, retail therapy can cure what ails ya!
And here just spend my money on books!
The charms remind me of what I value and what I’ve achieved, Eleni. That bracelet is really important to me. Can’t wait to catch up with you too. And I’m so glad I’m not the only material girl.
Well thank goddess for you, Dani! Someone has to keep us solvent.
Oh Tina, you’ve nailed it - euphoria! Yeeeeessss! *pumps fist*
Meg, you’re wonderful! You keep right on buying books, you sweetheart you!
I hope you’ll be posting a picture of you in your lovely sounding outfit for those of us not at the conference. I’d love to see you too, but it’s a long flight from Montana.
Ok, question - I may be losing my mind, but who is Walker. Is “The Lone Warrior” a new story, or is it something I’ve missed? (By the way, I’m glad you’ll be adding Kate and the pirates to the bracelet)
Luuuurve the shoes!! I used to rival Imelda Marcos in that department myself. It was all about the thrill of the hunt for me. The best shoes for the best price. I’ve always been partial to beautiful rings as well. They don’t have to be expensive to be pretty and they have to be unusual. I don’t do cookie cutter. I still sooth my soul with books also. Almost nothing better.
Devon, you’re not nuts. Walker is the hawt, hawt hero of Lone Warrior, book #3 in the Four Sided Pentacle series. I got the cover yesterday and OMG, it is absolutely to die for. *fans self* The best yet. Honest.
Pic of the bracelet soon…
Oh Donna, SNAP! I like things that are a little different, but not too out there, you know? My problem, shoe-wise is bringing it all together - the shoe, the comfort, the price, and my SIZE! I have little fat feet, size 5 and it sure ain’t easy for that synergy to happen.
When it does, (once in a blue moon) I take it as a sign from god and POUNCE!
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