Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Shop a Block

First of all, a massive thanks to everyone who has been so kind to comment and follow my new blog! I offer you all a cupcake and your choice of coffee, tea or... um... tap water? Seriously, though, thank you.


While there are many, many good things about writing full-time, one of the not-so-good things is the lack of income. I'm hardly out on the street thanks to the generous support of my lovely hubby, but I still can't traipse off to the shops on a whim like I used to. (Well, I can still traipse, I just can't buy!).

What makes the whole thing even harder is that I live very close to one of the main shopping streets in London. I can't throw a stone without breaking a shop window or two (not that I've tried, of course).


Back in the days -- whether they were good or not is debatable, as I worked non-stop at a job I loathed -- I could buy that new jumper from TopShop and shoes to match from French Connection. Oh, new arrivals in Zara? No problem! And maybe some new MAC lipstick too. I was frivolous, yes, but boy was it fun.

Now, my shopping is largely limited to Primark where I can purchase a six-pack of socks for £1 and a sweatshirt for £3. Splurging is buying conditioner from Boots!

No, I may not be the fashion plate I used to be. Still, though, I wouldn't trade my life for anything!

(And there's always coffee and wine...)

7 comments:

  1. Best thing is that writers can stay in their pj's all day. So who needs clothes lol?

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  2. Too right, Karen! Off with clothes! And on with pj's...

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  3. I remember the days of shopping and lunch. I so miss them. And you live in London, I'm so jealous. Someday when I'm rich and famous (or win the lotto) I promised my Small One a trip to Europe, 6 months, all over. She thinks it's for her. I'll let her think that.

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  4. Oh yes, I forgot about the lunches! Shopping and yummy lunch. Now I have toast!

    Come to London when you can... scones and clotted cream are the ideal post-shopping snack.

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  5. PJs and coffee and not having to get up before dawn to go to work. It's all good. :)

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  6. Who needs new clothes when you've got coffee, pj's, and all day to work on your manuscript?

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  7. Thanks guys! I agree 100 per cent. Coffee and pyjamas cannot be beaten by any fashion trend!

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Coffee and wine for all!