I went clothes shopping yesterday. It was only a trip to Matalan and I didn’t spend a fortune but as I’ve increased a size since last summer (this is a good thing) I really wouldn’t have very much to wear at all without adding considerably to my wardrobe. I had one pair of jeans that fit, I’d stained the last pair of trackie bottoms (I love the soft, baggy ones for slouching about in), one pair of cords, a pair of black trousers and a handful of tops that aren’t even all suitable for wearing on a casual day-to-day basis. With spring here and the, hopefully, warmer weather approaching, the situation was becoming dire. This was also the first time I'd bought brand new clothes for so long that I can't even remember the last time.
Originally LM was going to come with me but it was such a lovely day for a trip out today so, as she was working, I asked Richard if he’d come with me. Most men would balk at a clothes shopping trip with a female and that’s without being laden with the job of pushing the wheelchair around and carrying the basket that was getting heavier and heavier. And without the female in question getting herself just a tad stressed up (ok… a bit more than just a tad) because her arms hurt every time she tried to hold something up or reach for something that was just beyond how far she could comfortably stretch, but Richard didn’t complain. I did wheel myself for a while - I didn’t leave it all to him - but my arms aren’t strong enough yet for me to whiz round the way I once used to. I’m sure in many ways it was a frustrating experience for us both but I got a few things I liked and that would work with what I already have so was pleased.
I was even more pleased when Linn Marie had a look at what I’d bought though. Not only did my 20 year old daughter approve of everything I’d bought but two of the items - both summer jumpers - were met with “awww… you should have got me one of those”.
And there was me thinking I was a right old frump. Maybe there’s life in the old bird yet ;-)
Sharon xx
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I'm glad you had a successful shopping trip Sharon! I shall need some new additions to my wardrobe soon as my weight is going the other way (also a good thing lol) and some of my trousers are threatening to fall down!
Unless you have been in a wheelchair you don't really understand how hard it can be to wheel it around if your arm muscles are weak, I had great difficulties when I needed to use one. Mind you you can get an awful lot of shopping on you lap it you try! ;-)
IM BACK!!!!!
xoxox
I can't believe you're calling yourself a frump, you look so lovely in your profile pic!
Richard sounds like a godsend (where can I get one of those?)
I love Matalan. Spent a wonderful day there a few months back my son gave me £100 to spend. And your not a frump - you look great in your photo.
Margaret
@ Catz. You're so right about the wheelchair thing - it isn't easy and can get very frustrating at times, especially when Matalan loan them out then make their aisles too narrow to navigate comfortably (where is the logic?). I hope your trousers don't fall down in public - I had a skirt slide down to the bottomm of my hips once when I was rapidly losing weight.
@ The Mrs. And having a ball, it seems :)
@ Kat. That picture was taken about three years ago now. I lost a LOT of weight in the meantime and kind of gave up on myself but now that it's going on again I'm determined to make the most of what I have. And yes, Richard was a godsend. I couldn't have done it without him.
@ Margaret. As much as I prefer buying used things, it is nice to go on a spree in a 'proper shop' now and then :)
Not heard from you for a while, I hope you are ok Sharon!
Nothing like good shopping to raise my spirits in trying times! And I must beg to differ on the frump comment as well, I dont see it :P best of luck!
Yes, hello??? Where are you??
Frumpy? You? Never! But now that I've found you back here again, you've gone all scarce ...
Hope you're ok. xxx
Hoping you are ok, dropped you an email, and hope that you are looking after your self. You are a special lady to us souls out here in blogland you know !
Hugs Babs xx
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