Friends + road trip + shopping = awesome

[ringsandcoffee]

Monday, three of my friends/coworkers (the 4th grade team at my old school) went on a shopping road trip. We piled into my car and drove 300 miles across the desert to the outlet mall in Cabazon, CA. Yes 300 miles. Susan and I came up with the idea long ago, and when we mentioned it to the others, they were game as well. Why so far, you must be asking. Well, the outlet mall is pretty big, and they have some high-end stores you can't find any closer. Specifically, they have a Coach outlet, which was our major destination. A Kate Spade outlet too, where I was very tempted by a few purses. However, it was a really good deal at Coach, and a lot of egging and nudging by my friends, that made me cave in. I'm still a little in shock over my purchase, but I had sort of budgeted for it. Plus, I got an unexpected stipend today, which more than pays for the purse. So, yeah. Jill and Susan got purses too, and Larisa got a wallet, plus a purse from Fossil.

Along from all the shopping, we had so much fun. I brought a bunch of cds so they could play DJ and keep the music going. We made the requisite stop at Starbucks in Blythe, CA, which was also a time to get out and stretch. I've passed the outlets many times on my drives to and from CA, but I forgot exactly where they were, but they are right next to the freeway, can't be missed. I just got my city locations mixed up. On the way home we listened to Phantom of the Opera and Moulin Rouge soundtracks, and they got to hear my "Single Music" mix. "Walking After You" by Foo Figthers is on it, and I thought none of the others would know it. As soon as it started playing, Susan went NUTS. She loves that song. Needless to say, I was happy that she was happy. Had to stop for gas in Chiriaco Summit, and paid $4.87/gal. We all agonized trying to remember who sings "Sultans of Swing" until Jill remembered, shouting out Dire Straits as we pulled up to the Starbucks drive-thru. The barista might have thought us a little crazy with our giggling.

I love road trips. I love my friends. It was an excellent day.

Comments

[larksong.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a great day. There is a bag at Kate Spade I want and one at Coach. I go to the outlets out here in August I hope they are on sale there.

4.87 a gallon! Crap. People here are going nuts about 4 and a quarter.

[ringsandcoffee.livejournal.com]

Well, that's at a tinny litle stop with only a gas station, diner, and General Patton museum (I have no idea why it's in that location) in the middle of nothing on I-10. Back in Phoenix it was closer to $4.00.

I will have to use my new purse for the next 5 years, at least, to justify spending that much. However, I'm really picky, so it's amazing I found something at all to buy.

[ewanspotter.livejournal.com]

Dude. DUDE. No clothing is worth that.

[ringsandcoffee.livejournal.com]

Worth what? The gas price or the long drive? With 4 people, it didn't seem long at all. Totally worth it. Also, I love my bag.