Well I did make some code purchases over the past two months. I didn't plan on making so many but it just worked out that way. Alas, the past two months were filled to the brim with busyness and I didn't have time to enjoy all the treasures. I don't know how many times I'd open a new AG box, stuff the contents in the closet and get rid of packaging just in time to rush out the door to an obligation.

I was looking at someone's album and saw Licorice's Best Friend outfit comes with nifty beaded sandals. Really? How did I miss that as I put the outfit away? And how many other fine details do I have tucked away in the closet without a second glance? I'll bet there are features of my new items that I've never even seen before.

Many years ago I was a young bride and a department store was going out of business. Everything was at least 80% off. But all I could afford was one set of sheets and a glass bowl. That's it. Even at 80% off! I vowed then that I'd never again let go of a great deal.

Well now that I've gotten that good deal, I'm facing a small mound of debt and the bloated feeling that I rushed too fast eating the exquisite dessert. I'm determined to work hard to pay the debt first. And then, piece by piece, I'm going to give my new items the full attention that I used to lavish on AG treasures. I really miss that.

I feel better having said this. That one set of sheets and the glass bowl weren't so bad. I don't want the process and pleasure of "getting" an item to be greater than the pleasure of actually "having" it.

Julia