The Mono

I went shopping today. I hate clothes shopping, usually, and I only go for what I know I need... ( today it was jeans, and bras. )

The time is coming when I will need to find someone to shop with, to take the edge off the annoyance factor... I will want to get something other than just jeans and white shirts before Midsummer or so, I'd guess. eyeofcanaan? What do you think?

I spent a little time this afternoon in an effort to replenish my wardrobe... even my "good" white shirts were starting to look a bit threadbare, and the bad ones are downright ragged.

So I hit two different thrift stores. I'd forgotten that particular smell of old cigarette smoke and despair... it's been a while since I've gotten any new clothes besides a couple of pairs of jeans (those are always bought shiny new). I spent a little time combing through the skirts, dresses, and vests too, but didn't find anything interesting. I spent a lot of time saying "Oh, good gods" and wondering what on earth possessed people to buy these things in the first place.

It paid off, though. Slave Nation Army had a 50% sale on the entire store, so I got four shirts for about $5, and three at Goodwill for $11. One of the SA shirts I bought because it amused me: it's a WotC company shirt, complete with embroidered logo on the breast. It's in good shape, though, so I may change out the buttons (I hate brown buttons on a white shirt) and wear it from time to time. :)

Absolutely one of the things that must be read.

Fatima Mernissi and the Size 6 Harem

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