Hurray! The sun finally showed up in Tulum and I was able to get appropriately tanned. The tip of my nose is a little red, but nothing a little moisturizer can't fix. I feel refreshed and very relaxed.
It was a bit challenging to wake up for work this morning, not because it was early, but because it was so dark and grey. We had been waking up early to a sun filled room every morning and enjoying a cup of coffee on the beach. There was no coffee on the beach for me today.
Once I pried my head off the pillow and found my way to the bathroom in the darkness of January in Chicago, I got in a hot shower and tried to figure out what to wear. My Senseo coffemaker offered me some comfort in the shape of a frothy mug of java. After a week in flip flops and shorts, I felt a pang of sorrow as I selected a turtleneck. With a sigh I checked my email before leaving the house. The little grey mailbox was stuffed with a dozen yellow envelopes. What could these be? Suddenly my screen was awash with emails heralding end of season sales from every clothing store imaginable, from J.Jill to the cute boutique down the street. Everyone is getting rid of fall and winter clothes to make way for spring fashions! This is how I can cushion the blow of returning to a Chicago winter. Defensive shopping!! A pair of boots at 70% off, a cozy jacket for half off , cashmere sweaters at two for one! The options are endless.
Follow my lead! Tough out these last weeks of winter by shopping for great deals on clothes. Picking out the perfect new summer sundress is fun, but you can find super savings on a lot of great winter clothes that you can wear right now.
Good luck and Good Shopping!
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Eva....my favorite niece! What a terrific writing ability!!
I enjoy reading your blog!!!
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