Do You Want to Go Shopping?

@DianneN (247186)
United States
February 7, 2017 7:55pm CST
My husband asked me if I wanted to go shopping today. Those are the words I love to hear. I knew by the way he asked that it wasn't for grocery shopping. After our air conditioner inspection, I was showered, made up, dressed, and ready to go. Across the bridge we went, along the ocean, past Mar-a-Lago (President Trump's place), past the mansions, onto Worth Avenue, and into the valet parking area of one of my most favorite stores in the world. After 5 straight hours of shopping and dinner, I am home and all my goodies, including lots of samples of cosmetics, are neatly put away. What a fun day. However, I am not nearly done. We are returning next Thursday for spa treatments and more shopping. How did you spend your day?
34 people like this
39 responses
@much2say (55908)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Feb 17
Oh I'll bet you got a bunch of great goodies . . . what did you get me ? I actually love to grocery shop, is that crazy? I love buying food - I love feeling well stocked in the kitchen so I can make whatever I want at will (I just wish I had more time to make creative dishes!). And that's what I did for part of the morning - hit up my grocery stores! But otherwise I had a busy morning . . . toured the classrooms to see all the other 100th day school projects with my little son's class (on top of finishing it up last night with him). Went to this odd workshop at my daughter's middle school but it turned out we learned some great little nuggets from it . . . though I really went to see a parent friend there who asked me to go to this workshop so she could give us a belated Christmas gift. I also got some great refreshments there including these dark chocolate biscottis I took for the kids for later. Then I went on my grocery store raid. I wanted to make it to some thrift shops, but didn't make it - I started feeling sort of sick so I went home. Picked up the kids - and dealt with massive homework. Made turkey vegetable soup for dinner. Then went to tae kwon do. Came home, and surprised the family with Hagen Daas ice cream bars for dessert . And that is in SHORT how my day was spent .
3 people like this
@much2say (55908)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Feb 17
@DianneN We ate out a lot in the past couple months . . . so we're all trying to get back into home food mode. But yah, it's the produce that can go bad quick. I threw all the leftover produce in the soup last night! I feel lucky I can do this for my kids now . . . I hope they appreciate it and take the memories with them when they one day fly out of the nest!
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Feb 17
@much2say You will be surprised what memories your kids will take with them when they fly the nest! I'm still finding out new memories mine have every so often, and most of them are good. LOL! I will tell you again, you are a great mom!!!!
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
Holy moly! You certainly had a busy but productive day. I feel the same way about having a well stocked kitchen and pantry, but we have been eating out quite a bit and I have to ditch the produce. Stock up trip is planned for tomorrow. I love how involved you are with your children's schooling. Kudos to you!
1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
8 Feb 17
I usually like to go shopping, if I can go shopping in interesting areas. Around the end of the month I hope to go to Milan and there I will have a shopping day.
3 people like this
@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
8 Feb 17
@DianneN What is less wonderful is the lack of parking.
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
Milan is known for their wonderful shopping
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
@LadyDuck Sounds like New York City. Best shopping, no parking, unless you pay through the nose. I used to see a doctor in midtown Manhattan. The parking was $52 an hour!
1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
8 Feb 17
You are lucky that you got a chance to go on shopping and you could shop goods of your choice and this made you happy. We spend our working days working in our office, so no scope of going for shopping.
2 people like this
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
25 Feb 17
@DianneN You are luckier than us.
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
25 Feb 17
I am retired from working, so I have the time to do anything!
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
25 Feb 17
1 person likes this
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
8 Feb 17
Your husband actually enjoys shopping with you? Wow! Mine isn't horrible.. he likes to spoil me when he's able.. but usually we can't afford it, and when we have money to spend I'd rather spend it on the kids. I love to shop for them, but don't often get much for myself.
3 people like this
• United States
8 Feb 17
@DianneN Mine would wander off and look at electronic things..
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
My husband doesn't love it, but knows that I do. I usually shop alone, except for big ticket items. He usually sits on a couch and talks on the phone. Today, he talked to the pretty saleswomen. Lol!
@NJChicaa (120070)
• United States
8 Feb 17
I am not into shopping at all. I do it online.
2 people like this
@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
8 Feb 17
@DianneN I love getting free samples when I shop.
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
It's so much fun getting free samples, feeling such beautiful fabrics, and meeting such wonderful people!
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
@LeaPea2417 I would rather have the samples than the full size products. They're so cute!
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
8 Feb 17
Wow sounds like you had an awesome day. Good for you. I spent my day at work. Other then that not too much happened here.
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
I needed a day like this. It's also good to have normal days without much going on, too. Enjoy your evening!
2 people like this
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
8 Feb 17
@DianneN Yes everybody needs those kinds of days. Glad you enjoyed and got so many wonderful things! It is nice to spoil yourself!
2 people like this
@antonbunot (11093)
• Calgary, Alberta
8 Feb 17
@Happy2BeMe same here, my friend. Just got home from work . . still very cold here in Calgary though no more snow.
2 people like this
@allknowing (137589)
• India
8 Feb 17
I do my shopping online. I was looking for inner wear with a broad elastic at the waist and I found it on Amazon in after an intense search . The parcel arrived yesterday. I also got two bottles of my favourite hazelnut cocoa spread. I am always shopping online and that gives me a lot of satisfaction. Yours indeed was a marathon session and you want more
2 people like this
@allknowing (137589)
• India
9 Feb 17
@DianneN There was a time my lifestyle required a lot of shopping. Now I hardly socialise and that explains why I can managed shopping online.
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Feb 17
I shop online for some products, but have a need to feel fabrics and test colors and scents. I only zipped through the shoe department for a quick look, but ran out of time. I still need dresses, tops, and shoes and a new handbag. That may take a few more days. Lol!
1 person likes this
• United States
8 Feb 17
Oh I love hearing that when my boyfriend ask if I want to go shopping! That's a rare treat, I am glad you had a great five hours of shopping and a lovely dinner! :)
2 people like this
• United States
8 Feb 17
@DianneN Oh yes!
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
I know you love shopping as much as I do!
1 person likes this
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Feb 17
I know a lot of women would envy you, but not me. I don't like shopping. Glad you had a lovely day.
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
Thanks! So am I.
1 person likes this
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
8 Feb 17
What a Fabulous way to spend a day! I am so happy you had such great retail therapy :) . @DianneN , I fought with doctors and nurses...I flipped my lid, my kinda therapy. ;)
2 people like this
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
10 Feb 17
@DianneN , thank you :) , I did! I hope you are still having a fabulous time, Dianne.xoxo
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
Thanks, Catherine. It did me a world of good. I know that flipping your lid was justified. You go girl!
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
8 Feb 17
Hubby and I didn't do much yesterday, we went on a quick bike ride in between the rain.
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Feb 17
At least you got your exercise. I didn't walk or ride my bike at all, yesterday.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Feb 17
@DianneN It was pretty cold, I had to wear gloves.
1 person likes this
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
8 Feb 17
Oh how I love to shop but the problem is the dime I will spend. Lol As I am broke.
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Feb 17
Lol! So am I!!!!!
1 person likes this
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
9 Feb 17
@DianneN That's the problem.
1 person likes this
@shaynas (5487)
• India
8 Feb 17
I love hearing that too . I am glad you had a fun day!
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
Thank you! What's not to like about a shopping spree? Lol!
1 person likes this
@shaynas (5487)
• India
8 Feb 17
@DianneN True
1 person likes this
@Kandae11 (55131)
8 Feb 17
Certainly not the way you spent yours. I would have loved the cosmetic samples.
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Feb 17
Those, to me, are more fun than the full sized products!
@smileyhema (4606)
• United States
8 Feb 17
Wow .. shopping is a great way to enjoy life .. :-) I like shopping too .. day went well today ..
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
25 Feb 17
It was a fun day.
@jstory07 (139782)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Feb 17
That sure was a nice day of shopping that you had.
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
It's my favorite thing to do! Thank you!
@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
8 Feb 17
Congrats, that's sounds a great fun time and super shopping. We have working days so there is no free time.
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
I'm retired, but understand!
@JudyEv (341773)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Feb 17
That sounds like the only way to go shopping! Glad you had such a good time.
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Feb 17
Thank you! It certainly turned out to be a great stress reliever.
1 person likes this
@andriaperry (117133)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Feb 17
SHOPPING! I had to get some stuff today.
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
We have to get some stuff tomorrow.
8 Feb 17
Wow u did shopping u really spent a good day
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
25 Feb 17
It was so much fun!