There were about 8 million things I wanted to write about in today’s fun post. I’ve been reading a lot lately, and I thought about writing about the book I just finished today. It was awesome, and I’ll write about it soon. I also thought about writing about authors I like or things I’ve done recently. And then I realized that it’s almost time to go back to school (instert either excitement or disappointment here) and part of going back to school is back to school shopping.
This might not be a fun post for everyone.
Anf if it’s not, that’s ok. I’m sure that there are other posts I’ve written and will write that you’ve liked and will like better.
But today’s post is about back to school shopping. For me this breaks down into two parts: school supply shopping and school clothing shopping. I actually like both parts of this shopping equally.
My love of school supplies is no secret here on this blog. I’ve written entire posts about school supplies, about my planner, about my current favorite pen. I love school supplies. I love pens – especially colored pens. I love binders and how they come in fun colors and with fun patterns. I love looking at planners and finding the perfect one. I love looking at the packages of highlighters and sharpies.
Beyond loving the actual school supplies I love how these giant displays of supplies appear when it’s back to school season. I love how suddenly there are supplies that aren’t always there necessarily, or how the prices are better. I love everything about school supplies and their appearance when it’s time to get ready to go back to school.
I have to admit though, that this year I haven’t bought a lot of school supplies. I accumulated A LOT of school supplies in four years of college, and I realized that I really don’t need anything right now. I have binders and pens and post-its and really everything. It’s time to use what I have and replace on an as-needed basis. Right now there is no need. There’s a lot of want but I have to look at how much space I have, and right now there’s not a lot of space.
The other part of back to school shopping, for me at least, is shopping for clothes. It’s great to get to get new jeans and sweaters and dresses and skirts and shoes. (And no, typically I don’t get all of that at once. But some years I have gotten all of that.) It’s exciting to pick new clothes and look forward to wearing them and figure out where I’m going to wear them to.
This year is even more exciting because I’ve been shopping for “grown up clothing.” I’ve wanted (and I need) clothes more appropriate for an internship/the real world. So I’ve been shopping for skirts and nice pants and blouses and just really awesome clothing that’s a little different from what I normally own and wear. Mom and I have been having a really good time going places like TJ Maxx and Marshalls and Target to find great clothes at great prices.
All in all back to school shopping – both parts – have been great this year. What are all of you doing to prepare for school or just for September?
BrittanyM
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