Ok, so I have a small break from teaching. I get to catch up on all the little things I have been putting off (like figuring out Medicaid in MA, that whole moving thing, etc.). Today there was a special needs consignment sale up near Atlanta. I was totally excited, hoping to find some equipment for Eve (specifically, a feeding seat and a swing for outdoors). Well, it was a bust. They said they didn't have as much as last year (more buyers, less sellers). Oh well.
So, I drove up to the Mall of Georgia since I was so close. I decided that my self esteem needed a swift kick in the (large) ass. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I was shopping for a swimsuit. Oh, the horror. The sales lady laughed at the look on my face as she directed me to the dressing room and apologized for not having a "magic" light. Honey, the whole world would need a magic light, not just Nordstrom's dressing room. Now, I know that I have put on a few pounds since last year (I got my appetite back after being so depressed about Eve). But, I had NO IDEA my ass was that big. Damn the 3 way mirror! What the hell happened??? I felt like that cartoon character Cathy. Miserable. Anyhow, 7 or 8 swimsuits later, I actually found one that "suits" me pretty well. Low cut to draw attention away from the ass. Halter top to draw attention away from the ass. Printed pattern to draw attention away from the ass (and gut). It's a one piece (which, btw, are hard to find with out a little skirt or below a size 14). Many of the tankini's I tried on just left a roll where the bottom cut into my waist flesh and the top accentuated that imprint. Anyhow, I feel that if I am going to go to the pool or beach in public, this swim suit is actually cute on me. Great.
Now, are you ready for my super shopping justification powers? Let's talk price. I paid $133. Yes. 133. Are you kidding????? I never thought I would spend that much on a suit. But here come my powers. The price was originally $144. It was on sale. And, I would be willing to pay $133 NOT to go in public in one of the unflattering less expensive (actually, in some cases more expensive) suits I tried on. Actually, I think any woman would pay exorbitant amounts of money for a flattering bathing suit. So, $133? No, I say priceless.
3 comments:
Hells Bells and Buckets of Blood!!! Blimey, a hundred and thirty three!!! You do need to spoil yourself and I congratulate you for being persistent. I think I would wear a bloody boilersuit at the beach before I would pay that much! I also can't believe that you have an enormous beam - you looked fabulous when I saw you. The first time you wear your swimsuit you have to tell everyone how much it cost - just to be decadant - LOL!
I have spent this much on a swim suit that enabled me to ride waves in without fear of losing my top or bottom. Having worn the suit for several years now, I have never regretted a penny of it. And I bought it when I was in grad school!
You are a riot! And pah-lease - sooo far from heavy! Come on now!!!
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