Shopping Bug

I definitely have a shopping bug.

I've been craving a hot matcha drink in the blender (hot water, matcha, coconut oil and collagen peptides).  Wiz it up and it's frothy and creamy textured with a great flavor.  Turns out, I'm almost out of matcha which I ordered online a couple of years ago.  Guess what ... matcha and expensive tea on the way.  All matcha powder is not created equal (in taste and quality) and this is a great brand -- and it lasts a long time.  I don't drink it everyday, but I wanted to drink something with some body -- since wine or beer is not happening right now.  I got their summer blend, decaf and a box of really fancy green tea bags. (DoMatcha)

Tea made me think of coffee.  Fancy tea made me think of fancy coffee.  Straight line to REAL Kona coffee thoughts.  Guess what?  On the way for my birthday in June.  It's also important to trust the vendor -- lots of knockoffs out there.  It's pricey, but I have 50 reasons I'm worth it!  (Koa Coffee)

I got influenced on a cozy blanket too.  I checked it out for a baby gift (which I bought) but added an adult blanket for me.  I'll save it for my birthday too.  My comfy throws have been taken over by dogs and hubby.  This one's for me.  (Minky Couture)

Yep ... there's more.  I have a BAD bug LOL.

Spanx is sending me ads like crazy since I bought the bras.  I ordered a black tank in their clothing line because my nice black tanks are giving up on life.  Pilled, ripped, discolored under the arms, faded.  I've had most of them since before I moved to GA (that was 7 years ago).  Time for a replacement.  I'm curious about their clothes.  Black tanks are my summer staples because they don't show the sweat.

That's all, but that's enough.  Special things that cost $$$ ... justified by the fact that I'm not spending money on much of anything and my big birthday is around the corner.

Jen Hatmaker webinar is available for viewing for 2 days.  She started with the music guests -- not my thing.  Made-up songs about being in quarantine played through an iPhone.  I bet Brene was last.  I'll watch later today.  I finished her book and I wouldn't recommend buying it.  Listen to her instead -- podcast circuit and such.  She says it all there and it's so much better hearing her speak these ideas.  I LOVE Jen Hatmaker, but this book felt redundant.

Switching gears sharply -- we got sad news last night.  An old friend of our family out of NY died of COVID.  We're heartbroken for his wife and son.  They're a special family -- Sal volunteered with the local ambulance service after he retired and he was exposed to COVID helping others.  He was in his 60s.  Knowing someone is a blast of reality.  Imagining how extra hard this will be for Marie with only out of town family and no funeral gathering.  Every number is a real person.  "ONLY" so many deaths means nothing if it's someone you love.

That's a sad way to end today, but Sal, Marie and Brandon deserves my sadness.  Sal was a great man.  Stay well.  Thinking of everyone who's struggling.  XOXO.