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Originally Posted by guilloche
Hi, Access_Denied - Thanks for the note! That's good to hear (that it's easy to maintain them), like I said, I've never actually owned a leather purse and was a little nervous about not taking care of it properly!
I bet your daughter is going to be thrilled with her gifts!  And it's amazing to think about that bag lasting through so many generations, wow! I totally agree with your dad about quality, makes sense!
I still haven't decided what to do about my purse situation. I'm leaning towards returning the bag I got, because of the way it's set up (even if I buy a crossbody strap, it's not set up right for it, so the strap will have to cross over the opening and the purse will be a bit weirdly lopsided, I think?)
My only hesitation is that I haven't found anything else yet.
Oh, and a little indie purse maker (well, she's gotten a bit bigger now) just had a sale this weekend - I was sooooo tempted. But, I read the fine print, and if you return a bag that you bought on sale, you can only get store credit (returns for full price items will get your money back). Since I can't actually see/touch her stuff unless I order it, it's not carried locally, it felt like a bit too much of a risk (it's expensive, but might be worth it - it all looks really lovely!)
I'm also trying to replace my car, and plan for a family trip, and find a new job, and maybe move, and just generally fix my broken down life, so I'm trying to not let my brain get *too* stressed/wrapped up in purse shopping. (But really, I just want to find something I like and not have to worry about it anymore!)
 Thanks guys! It's really fun to hear what everyone else is doing! |
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guilloche
I forgot to add that I also have a Pacsafe women's daysafe anti-theft tech crossbody bag which I paid about £49 for, but I've just seen amazon dot com selling it for $39.95 which is very good value as the fabric has anti-slash steel netting inside and is RFID. Means this purse is as safe as it gets. Pacsafe make a number of various bags all of which are self-locking against thieves, so have a look at their website. This slim purse is perfect for lightweight carry so if you're into that, then it'll be worth it.
"Lopsided" you mention? No, because crossbody puses and small bags actually fit quite comfily on our shoulder when placed cross-body.
My daughter is hardworking at home. After she's schooled she helps prepare dinner. Being a tidy girl (unlike her mother!)
she'll clear up the kitchen so it will all spic 'n' span for when we come home. I gift her some spending money for "girlie essentials" as she's growing up, sadly all too fast, but she's never been a grumpy soul so I guess we're pretty blessed that way. She rarely asks for money which is another thing we like.
I didn't know you were considering a move, find a new job, replace car... Well, this is a difficult equation because you need income which means securing a job first - I'd guess. But a home should be where your heart is: comfy and secure in a nice neighbourhood. My advice here is better a property that needs renos, but is situated in a pleasant area, rather than a great looking home but is in an area where crime is high.
As for cars, depends on your preferences. A neighbour of our's has a Honda Civic which she's kept for years. The car has been over the clock twice and still going strong. Honda engines are toughies and are generally cheaper than the German built/imported Volkeswagen.
Unless you're looking for a truck. Which I bought recently to help me overcome dreadful trauma and PTSD from that road accident - I bought a Land Rover Spectre 90 from tweakedautomotive dot com. It's quite the little thug of a truck, but I've been trained in defensive driving, and this little piggy in its black paint renewed my confidence 100-fold. It was expensive but well worth it, whereas you could probably buy a decent US truck for lots and lots less - are they called an SUV? Higher driving position and bright headlamps are perfect for this oncoming winter. Mine has a winch on it and a periscope for water wading on our often flooded roads.
...and our lives. Gosh, aren't our lives an everyday battle? Well, let's take one day at a time! Tomorrow hasn't happened yet. Let's deal with anxiety/worries with deeep breathing exercises and a gentle walk (unless it's pouring down!), a nice mug of self-care, hot chocolate or coffee or tea, and chill back and read, or watch a movie or telly. That is the best tonic. And then when we need all these other things: we must try and slot them in as we go along in life. That's what my partner says, and my dear boss. A little at a time, don't stress. Walk, let us learn to walk through our problems before we can run (speaking personally).
I wish you Good Night and sleep well. I woke up, but getting sleepy again. Catch you tomorrow, so nighty night
and all our friends here.
Rosie
