comparison shopping

Last Thursday I went shopping at the mall, something I rarely do. I had a $20 mall gift card from a student last year, and a $25 Old Navy gift card from a student two years ago. I spent $8 at Borders on a set of 3 small Moleskine Cahier notebooks, the pocket-sized ones. I'm obsessed with these little wonders. I adore blank books but never write in them. I plan to tote one of these in my purse or my pocket to scribble revelations, epiphanies, or snippets of overheard conversation.

Then I went to Old Navy and spent $42.16. This is what I bought:

• 2 tank tops, one purple and one black
  
• 1 light blue camisole with lace edging
  
• 1 black knit skirt

On Saturday I went to $1 clothing day at St. Vinnie's and also a church rummage sale around the corner. I spent $22. This is what I bought

• 2 dresses
  
• 1 pair of shorts
  
• 1 skirt
  
• 1 hat
  
• 17 shirts (including a lovely black knit Chico's tank)
  
• 14 books
  
• 2 puzzles
  
• 1 file book full of Pokemon cards
  
• 1 purse

This is why I shop recycled, at thrift stores and rummage sales.