Bargain Shopping

I am not a bargain shopper. I try to be. I love deals as much as the next person, but I seem to repel them.

There is a standing joke in my family that you could place two or more identical objects in front of me and ask me which one I liked best...or just to pick up one of the objects...and I will always pick the most expensive one. Unfortunately, it really isn't a joke...it happens...all the time!

This curse of always picking the most expensive item does not stop me, however, from trying to find a good deal. I like to go to garage sales and, if it doesn't require a lot of digging, I will even go through the sales racks at stores.

Earlier this week I found a bargain...or so I thought. I was at a store and found a really nice pair of shoes to go with a dress I am wearing to my brother's wedding in August. I was really excited when I noticed the shoes were only $8. I was so happy that I called my friend that is a "huge" bargain shopper. This girl can find name brand clothes for $1. My friend came over and loved my shoes so much that she wanted a pair for herself. We went to the store and they were now (3 days later!!!) $4. I wanted to smack my head into a brick wall!

My great find was now not so great. Yes, they were heavily discounted when I bought them. Yes, I still had gotten a good deal on them. But, as usual, I had not gotten the best deal. Oh well. That's my life. Thankfully, I love my life.

Until next time...