I must admit I love shopping. I have loved shopping since I can remember. I could happily spend a day looking at things in shops.

When I was younger, I would spend the whole Saturday in Brent Cross shopping centre and won’t come hope till I can’t carry anymore bags. I would go home cheerful and happy.

In the last five years, I have to admit that I’ve lost my mojo.  My husband used to encourage me to go out shopping instead of mopping in the house but I just couldn’t find the energy to go out.

But last year, my mojo came back and how I shopped like there was no tomorrow. Hehehe

I bought so much clothes, a lot of dresses are hanging in my wardrobe unworn.   I told myself that I bought the classic in cuts so I can wear them for eternity.  I told my husband that those were investment.  I never have to shop again once we retire.

He just smirked, saying that would not happen.  I was born to shop.  He knows me so well.

Whilst we were on a staycation a couple of years ago, my husband bought me various key rings.  I am only using them now as I happened to find them in a cupboard while tidying my socks drawer. 😉

Anyway the key rings is a lovely book of quotations:

I would like to share some here with you.

• When I get tired of shopping (not really), I sit down and try on some shoes.
• You can deal with anything if you have the right wardrobe.
• A seasoned shopper has the ability to go from shop to shop without losing their enthusiasm.
• Shopping starts with a healthy attitude, and a full purse.
• Retail therapy is guaranteed to make you feel better.
• Shopping doesn’t make the world go round.  Shopping makes the ride worthwhile.
• Nowadays an optimist is any customer who holds out his hand for change.
• Life is full of frustrations and challenges – but eventually you find a dress that you like.

Born to Shop

Here are quotes by seasoned shoppers: 😉

I always say shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist.
~Tammy Faye Bakker
(This woman knows what she is talking about)

Win or lose, we go shopping after the election.
Imelda Marcos
(atta girl)

On the one hand, shopping is dependable: You can do it alone, if you lose your heart to something that is wrong for you, you can return it; it’s instant gratification and yet something you buy may well last for years.
~Judith Krantz
(She obviously had had her “Eureka” moment)

When women are depressed, they eat or go shopping. Men invade another country. It’s a whole different way of thinking.
Elayne Boosler
(Women are superior LOL)

Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping.
Bo Derek
(This woman is razor-sharp)

The quickest way to know a woman is to go shopping with her.
~Marcelene Cox

The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with only a loaf of bread are three billion to one.
~Erma Bombeck

Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.
~Oscar Wilde

Men & Shopping:

I haven’t reported my missing credit card to the police because whoever stole it is spending less than my wife.
~Ilie Nastase
(LMAO – funny)