Nobody's perfect, right?

So I broke my resolution.  I bought a pair of shoes.  I feel the need to apologize.  And then to explain myself.

In a moment of weakness, I went to the Salvation Army. 

It's my favorite thrift store. 

I haven't been there since December.  December!

I was driving by and I couldn't resist. 

"I'll just shop for Sintayehu," I told myself. 

I started in the kids section.  I found an adorable pair of pants for her.  They were blue-tag (on sale) for 45 cents.  Less than one dollar--I am not making that up.

But then I meandered a bit.

And I ended up buying these: 

For $2. 

They were brand new.  Tags still on. 

My size.

Two dollars, I hardly think that counts, right?


Okay.  I have to be honest. 


I also bought this dress:

Navy blue and white.  Seriously.  Isn't it adorable?

It, too, was $2.  TWO DOLLARS!  How could I resist?

So I broke my New Year's Resolution.

I am shamed.

But only sort of.

I love my new purchases and I'm only out $4.

And being there...in the midst of all of that thrift and potential...

I must say I had a great time!  I felt so alive!!  (I jest.)

(Sort of.)