Out sick is dangerous.

[orange_crushed]

I have discovered that leaving work early on account of a sinus headache can be dangerous to the health of one's finances. I have been shopping (not buying, just looking.... for now) since I woke up from my nap. And I have lost my mind.

Holy crap, did I find what I want for my birthday. Usually when family and friends ask, I wobble about and say oh I guess CDs or maybe that gym membership oh don't spend the money I just like arts supplies, okay ? Obviously my compass is spinning at moments like that. I don't like asking for things.

BUT. Enormous but. Butt ? Moving on. I found a coat on ebay that I am absolutely mad over- it's a lovely rich brown with lacing up the front and back, just a gorgeous coat that's very much up my alley. Pictures here: Ebay, the bane of my modest, modest world.

I am just ashamed to ask for such a frivolous thing. But, dammit, I will not spin forever. I am going to ask (insinuate ? demand ?) as soon as my husband gets home. One question: did they have to name it the "hell coat" ? I don't like to commit acts of vandalism and wickedness in fancy new clothes- those things are usually quite messy. They could have named it the "machiavellian coat"; I would have happily plotted in such a garment, given an advantageous angle for my ample, er, forecastle; and the very nice cuffs.

Very nice. I'd purr at the thought, if I were built for it.

Comments

[so-spiffed.livejournal.com]

It is a very gorgeous coat. And it's perfectly fine to want frivolous things, isn't it? Sometimes it's just a glorious feeling to sit back and say: "I want. Now I get." :D

*random commenter exits*

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Heeee.... oh, I have to say your icon is so perfect for frivolous indulgence. I love Lindsay ! And yes. It feels good. Once in a while ya like to try on the selfish hat, because it looks so fine on.

/ego-stroking with clothes.

[so-spiffed.livejournal.com]

Wandered over from the_grynne after birthday announcements; I was reminded of this post. Hope you got everything you wanted... Coat included! :D

/ random well wishes

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thank you darling ! It was a lovely birthday, and I am sure that your good wishes helped. :)

[aidara.livejournal.com]

Whoa. That's one awesome coat. I think I might be drooling over it, but I would probably have even less reason to get it than you would.

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

No, I think we'd have exactly the same reason: SHINY. MINE.

;)