Drunkin’ Blogging

Posted on April 26, 2005 2 Comments

Hello from Chicago! After my great savings on Friday, I’ve become a spendaholic… but I’m OK with it, because I’ve been drinking German Chocolate Cake martinis at House of Blues. (Heaven in a glass, seriously.) Here’s how my weekend (and Monday) panned out:

Saturday:
Oh boy. I bought a pair of Kenneth Cole pointy black pumps and a pair of Nine West sandals (which are gorgeous!!!!) at DSW and spent approximately $140. I know it’s a lot, but given my shoe closet complex and the fact that I recently lost two pairs of black shoes… I’m weak and I’m sorry. Not really. Yes I am. I can’t decide.

Sunday:
I went to the gym for the first time in….(Drumroll…) TWO MONTHS!!! (Incredibly low per-use theory value; terrible.) Then I met my friends/coworkers Chandra and Idalia at the local pub in Oak Park for dinner and drinks. I spent about $35.00. Argh. Yum.

Monday:
Ouch! I was very sore from working out. Seriously. I had a hard time opening the bathroom door due to lifting weights, and my a$s can hardly move. Must have been in terrible shape before because I have to hold it with my hands to stand up. Really.

After work I went to a restaurant called Volare for some pasta and wine… $29.00 total, not bad. But I killed my budget on $10 martinis at the House of Blues. I’m still trying to decide whether I’m sorry about this or not. Regardless, it’s a pretty cool (but expensive) place to stop in for drinks.

As a sidenote, I’ve been hosting my DC co-worker/friend Idalia, a Budgeting Babe reader, during her first stay in Chicago. Today, she found a pair of $80 shoes at Nordstrom Rack and did not buy them because she thought I WOULD BE DISAPPOINTED!!! Can you believe? Yes, I am proud of her for holding back, but now she’s calling me a traitor for spending so much. Egad!
I’m sorry Idalia, but now you know my true colors… I’d buy the shoes!

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