I Think I'm a Shopping Addict

I've known for awhile that I'm addicted to shopping.  I just haven't admitted it to anyone.  I go long stretches without shopping (because frankly, we're broke a lot of the time) but when I have money, look out Lane Bryant and Walmart!  I used to be addicted to jewelry shopping.  I guess I still am to a point.  My shopping addiction has gotten me into a lot of trouble in the past.  I've dropped $4000 on fine jewelry and then was forced to pawn it for $300.  I was heartbroken, but at the time I had no income and had to pay bank fees.

I love clothes shopping.  I really do.  I usually shop at Lane Bryant or Dressbarn, with occasional purchases at Walmart.  I love my own personal style.  It may not always be current according to plus-size fashions but I feel good in them.  My latest obsession is Sweater Dresses, leggings or tights, and my boots.  I carefully match the right jewelry, and presto!  I think I'm a movie star.

I really need to find a part time admin job so I can keep up with the terrible urges associated with this addiction.  Now I know that wpending money you don't have is a bi-product of being Bipolar, so I feel like I can justify it by saying, "hey, I'm bipolar, I can't help it."  But I think it may be more than that.  I can't possibly be manic every time I feel the need to shop.  Who knows though, right?

The British Royal Family

I am a firm supporter of the Monarchy.  I realize most people think it's outdated and should be abolished.  But I love them.  I love them all.  I loved The Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress and was eagerly watching bits of the royal wedding.  I love the birth of Prince George and the lovely Christening photos that have been overpublished in every magazine from here to Tahiti.  I love how the Cambridges are a normal family with a bright future as extraordinary at the same time.

I did a paper once on why the monarchy should be abolished, there was plenty of support for that.  But I didn't believe it.  I spewed out an A paper that was totally against my own point of view.  Maybe that's why I got the A.

I do think that Prince Charles probably could have saved a lot of embarrassment for the monarchy and himself had he married Camilla in the first place.  But I know, there were many reasons he didn't.  And then there would be no Prince William or Prince Harry eye candy.  They are a very handsome pair of brothers.  What happened with their mother was tragic.  Right from the start.  But I don't believe the Royal Family had her killed.  I think that's utter nonsense.  Her death was a tragic accident and had she been wearing a seatbelt, she might have survived.

Sorry for my Royal Rant, but I just had to get it out there how much I love the Queen, her corgis, all the way down to little Prince George.

Post Surgery Blues, but some hope from Last Hope K9 Rescue

It's been 8 days since my surgery and I'm still in a lot of pain.  The surgeon packed the wound for a week before finally closing it up with stitches on day 6.  I swear the stitches hurt worse than the wound while it was packed.  Anyway, I go back and see her in a few hours.  She will change the dressing, likely prescribe me more antibiotics, and say, "See you next week!"  Which will be nice as I'm tired of having to drive into Kenmore Square 3 times a week.

Things are further complicated by a fever I have developed with nausea, vomiting, ear ache, sore throat and sinus pressure.  So I'm seeing the Chief of Medicine at Urgent Care right before I see the surgeon.  Hopefully it's just a virus.  It shouldn't be bacterial as I've been on antibiotics for 8 days now.  Anyway, despite it all I'm in a generally good mood.

My husband is doing his homework for the week and preparing for his test tomorrow.  So I'm in the office, listening to music while he studies in the bedroom.

I found an organization to volunteer at.  It's called Last Hope K9 Rescue and works to save dogs from high kill shelters and Craigslist.  I got a tip from a girl I'm friends with on Facebook who goes to Mount Ida.  She is very involved and she said I could do administrative things for the organization, like making phone calls to landlords and helping cipher through applications and such.  I'm not explaining it very well.  I'll be able to describe what I do once I start.  I'm being added to an email list with volunteer jobs.  Hopefully it gets me out of the house a few times a week.

I think it's time for more herbal tea.  I've been taking the maximum dose of Tylenol to keep my fever down and I've got to keep my fluids up.  Have a great Hump Day everyone!