ringsandcoffee | Survived the mall

I waited until after noon to brave the stores. Starbucks was pretty busy, but the baristas were still friendly. Of all places, I decided to hit Arizona Mills because I wanted to go to Gap Outlet. It was crowded, but not insanely so. Gap had everything on sale, at least 30% off. What did I zero in on most? Loungewear. Not things I need, but PJs and sweats. I did get one sweater and some socks, but my favorite purchase was a pair of striped flannel pants. The set was $40 at Gap Body last year for a tank top and pants, and though I was dearly in love with the striped pattern, I couldn't justify the cost. So, imagine my joy at finding the same patterns as last year, this time with long sleeve shirts, for $30, on sale for half price. Sweet! Yes, I get way too excited about flannel pants, but I REALLY wanted these last year.

Borders does not have North and South in stock, but it's available online here: http://www.online-literature.com/elizabeth_gaskell/north-south/ I'm too impatient to order it, and it's free online, so yay. I'm already on chapter 10.

I've done no grading, and I'm about halfway through my laundry, with a huge pile on hte floor to be put away. Tomorrow, mayhaps.