Returning the After Christmas Shopping

Yes, I returned the swimsuit and got the same suit, again, in the next smaller size.  The "roomy-ness" of the bust portion of the suit wasn't what I wanted, especially if I intend to go into the pool.  And the cherry red cashmere looked "threadbare" when I finally tried it on.  And here we have the morale deflating part of shopping.  The 16 was too big and the XL was too small.

I wore my new down LLBean jacket on my errands today.  Yes, it was light as a feather.  But it wasn't warm.  It is so loose that air feels free to climb under the hem and chill my back.  It was very expensive. So, even though all the opinions at the library (staff and a patron who worked for Macy's for 40 years) was that it was the right size, I don't like it.  I'm going to ask G to return it tomorrow when he drives past Bean's on the way to work.  Who needs a drafty down jacket?

I did come home with a pair of brown tights.  To wear with the tan corduroy skirt and my brown Dansko clogs.  Lets hope the size chart on the package is truthful. My impression, while watching the sales people mark down packages of tights, was that the cheaper, less size worthy brands were the ones being marked down.  I could be wrong.

Thank you all for suggesting I return to school.  I don't qualify for any "aid" packages so the tuition would be mine to pay.  But, since, I don't have any driving desire for any more higher education, I will not.

I did investigate a few things on the internet this morning in regard to the 12 by 12 challenge due on February 12.  Metamorphosis.  I had, what I thought was a great idea, but now I am going elsewhere to see if this new idea can work out.  I also need to begin work on "Winter" the new challenge I began.  The four seasons in a 12 by 12 format.  Calling it 12 by Four.   Winter will be created during the winter months and shown, right here, just before Spring arrives.  The four individual pieces can be shown as one if the artists involved are interested in showing their work.  So far there are four of us working on this challenge but feel free to join in if you want.  On reveal day, I will link my blog to everyone who is participating.

What am I reading?  Asa Larsson's second book.  What am I watching?  That 70's Show.  A trip back in time to the fashions when I was a young mother.  All the harvest gold and avocado green appliances and patterned wallpapers.  High waisted bell bottoms with chunky big heeled shoes.  The Vista Cruiser.  A boat of a station wagon just like the one my dad tried to give me.  I kept it for about a month and then gave it back.  It was like driving the house around town.  I can manage to find something to laugh at during most episodes but I really enjoy the parents most of all.  Red and Kitty.