So I’ve been complaining that I had to get a card to order, but I finally bit the bullet. In recent years, I didn’t want to do it because I didn’t want to affect my credit rating before I bought my new home. Since I have now done that, that wasn’t a real reason to hold off anymore aside from principle. I didn’t really want another card, but maybe I will only use it once a year… I realized I just keep having the same stupid debate with myself every year, so I just may as well.

Anyway, I am leaving in a week and will be gone for two weeks, so I was limited to whatever I could get with expedited shipping that would arrive before I leave. A couple of other items that I really want are not eligible for that. I’ll have to see if they’re still available in August. The white boots were my top choice (or close to it) anyway.

I saw the poor review on the hoodie after I made the order But I got that, the vest, the white boots and the Herschel bag.


The two plaid jackets are my next most-wanted items. There are other random things of interest, so we will see what the early August selection looks like.

ETA - sorry I haven’t been around much. Work went through a very busy time and then… two out of five people on my team (not counting my boss) quit for different reasons so now I have to take on way more work in addition to my managerial work. Gah….