Walmart Lovelies

Today has been the hottest day of the summer so far, 92 degrees plus horrible humidity. It's to be expected since it's almost mid-August but this summer has been so mild that I'm not used to this wretchedness. Due to an impromptu 3.5 hour nap yesterday, I experienced a severe case of insomnia last night. Thus, in lieu of sleeping I watched Confessions of a Shopaholic and loved it (I have read and loved all the Sophie Kinsella novels as well) and started packing for Spain. Gah, so overwhelming. Before I knew it, it was 3am and my floor was covered with scarves and sweaters and possibilities of shoes that I might bring. I have some major editing to do and the whole process will take awhile.

Today I got my hair trimmed and added more layers. Darkened it too. Also, my Timex Ironman watchband is breaking off the watch. It's really very sad. I use my beloved Timex everday and losing it is losing my most faithful running companion. I looked online to see if the band itself can be replaced, but no. I have to buy a new one. After my hair appointment today I went to Walmart and saw them there for 40$. Not wanting to spend any more money before Spain, I scoured my house for loose change, checking all my old purses, my bookbag, my desk drawers, and the kitchen drawers. I ended up coming up with 15$ cash and 26$ in change. It helped that I found a roll of quarters from my laundry days last year. I figured buying a new running watch was a noteworthy cause and that it was okay to spend the quarters since I won't be using them within the next year.

Each stack of coins equals one dollar and I taped them together so it will be easier to count out when I go back to Walmart to buy my new Ironman. All the quarters are in one Ziploc. Luckily I didn't have to resort to using 100 pennies, though I did count some out just in case I ran short of silver coins. Watching me do so, my mom graciously contributed a dollar bill to the cause.

Walmart really does have unbeatable prices and cool things. I don't care about the whole "Walmart is bad" thing because even if it is taboo, it helps me finance my life. On another note, Miley Cyrus has paired with Max Azria and developed a very nice clothing line which I saw at Walmart today. I couldn't resist buying this vest.
I like Miley. Maybe it's because she's so "taboo" now and the taboo factor makes me like her more. I am drawn to taboos, and garlic too for that matter. Mmmm.