Water

These days the saying "water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink" comes to mind when I think of sales.

In the last few weeks I have been to, 2 warehouse sales. I have been to these before and other years there were lines around the block to get in on the good deals. They have been good deals this whole time and this year was no exception. What was the exception, no on was there to buy things.

Okay, not no one, hardly anyone. I was able to walk right in and there were no long lines.I was able to pick out the things I wanted and hardly any check out lines at all. Earlier this year I mentioned that it would be a shame and a real acid test if no one was able to take advantage of these deals. Yes, sadly hardly anyone could even shop at blow out, discounted prices. It really shows how bad things are.

Its as if we are in the ocean and can't drink the water. We don't even have the money to buy things we need. I did get some new things and I fear that we are not at the worst of it. I have a very real feeling it will be true, I wont be able to buy anything more this year. With the things I did get, I made two piles. One I will use now so I can feel good about myself and the other I will keep for later. Then if I have a picnic or BBQ to go to later in the year I can break out a new top. That way I can feel like a just got something new.

I did this last year with a pair of Prada shoes I bought. They were white satin and it was fall. So I tucked them away for this spring and used them on a special night. I had a feeling I wasn't' going to get a new outfit for that night and I was right. Instead I did have the brand new shoes to wear, and that felt good.

The other things I hold on to, I buy up a few cheap hand fans and keep them. They only cost a few dollars in China Town. I usually get 4 at a time, they don't last the test of time. That and a few parasols and I am done for the summer. For colder weather I stock up on vintage clothes and coats. I have spent at the most 35.00 on my winter coat, but its cashmere and keeps me toasty warm.

Only time will tell when people have the money to spend again. For now keep your money and only get the things you need. Wants are not allowed right now. Okay maybe a few. As long as they don't cost too much.