We braved the Big Mall (BC version) last night, to redeem a series of items that would give us untold treasures in free and/or cheap loot. The evening started at the bookstore, where we hit up the bargain tables with a fury – I came away with three books that will entertain me a great deal, all for less than $15. Shan found a birthday present for her mom, and then we were off to the MAC store (makeup, not computers). MAC has a delightful policy of allowing you return 6 empty containers in exchange for a free item. In the spirit of spring cleaning, I went through all my secret stashes and culled a lot of my expired makeup – so much so that I had 36 pieces to return. I didn’t exactly need 6 new pieces of makeup, so I shared with Shan. We each came away with two new eye shadows and a new lip goo each, and in addition to our free loot we each opted to cure aids by purchasing the new Viva Glam lip goo. Feeling mighty fine about ourselves, it was off to the Body Shop because my mom thinks I am still 12 and gives me a gift certificate each Christmas. I had $25 to spend, so I got some new shower gel. I really wanted to cure aids at the Body Shop too, but their promotional perfume stuff is really toxic and I don’t want to smell like I should be in junior high anymore. We wandered around for a bit more – Shan bought a CD, I was attacked by a lip-gloss wielding maniac in the Aveda store, and I bought two untried shirts at Old Navy that turned out to be totally great – before we headed out to trade in the Yaris for the anticipated return of the Mazdabator.

This morning was equally productive; Ed and I cleaned the apartment and then he brought out Sally for me, warming her up so I could go on the first ride of 2007. It’s awfully nice outside, and Sally is super fun to ride. I’m freshly showered now, and we’re just waiting for the good word from JoshShan so we can all head outside to do .. stuff.

Busy busy.

I also have a new favourite drink – POM Tea! The Pomegranate Lychee Green Tea is frickin’ awesome, and it comes in a glass you can keep and drink Diet Coke out of just like I am doing now. Hooray for antioxidants! I am so healthy.

Lastly, someone please buy me this because omg.