My drug of choice. . . .

No, it isn't anything like that. My mom just made an observation while we were at the fabric store yesterday and that got me thinking. The store is having an amazing sale and I just can't resist a good sale, especially when it comes to fabric and notions (thanks mom, you're the best for teaching me these tricks!). Anywho, we were looking around--mind you, we've got two carts almost full of fabric--and my mom notices that I'm smiling and seem at ease and I'm actually enjoying myself. "You're on a high," she said to me. "Yeah," I replied, pulling out another bolt and putting it on my cart. "This is my drug of choice. I can't get high off the illegal stuff, so I'll do it legally." I said all this without breaking stride. My mom had to stifle a laugh, then had to lean over to breathe because she was laughing so hard. This other lady gave me the weirdest look and I just continued on "not that I'm a druggie or anything." Yeah, some weird stuff comes out of my mouth at times . . many times without me really thinking about it.

But in all realism, I really do get a kick out of going to look at fabrics. I really don't like shopping all that much, but when it comes to fabric, I can be in a store for a while looking at everything . . . especially if there is a good deal. Although the stores around here are the generic stores, it is fun to see what each little region likes. I visited a bunch of different Jo Ann stores and noticed that the merchandise that was on sale changed with each store. It was more like the amount that changed. In one store I found a bunch of gorgeous lacy fabric that I haven't seen in any of the other stores; probably because they've sold out of it. I also found some great deals on thick bridal satin, the stuff that is normally pretty pricey, but is amazing to use. Plus I found all the velvet that I need to use for some movie costumes and Jakob is happy because the fabric for his Halloween costume didn't cost as much as he was actually planning on.

All in all, I'm very happy with my finds. I normally don't spend as much as I did, but when I find deals like this, I might as well stock up.