Retail therapy

Bo Derek reportedly once said that anyone who committed suicide hadn't found the right places to go shopping. I am not sure she actually said that (and frankly, I hope she didn't, as it seems such a strange thing to say) and am not likely to find out. Incidentally, I think she is an absolutely gorgeous woman. I remember watching TEN in awe and crossing paths with Bo once in a hotel in Sri Lanka.

Anyhow, these last few weeks have been hectic and rather unpleasant. Turmoil within my family, the death of a colleague and the ceiling of my hall coming down (no, this is not a joke, but then again, I live in a house that is over a hundred years old)on the evening of my birthday a week ago. Last week was not great either, with water leaks on Tuesday and my computer crashing yesterday. Mmmm. Though heaven knows I tried, I have not managed to take things as well as I'd like to. But I am coping. Trying to keep in mind that things could be much worse, prioritizing, dealing with the various problems one at the time. Today I decided to go for some retail therapy and went to a shop full of nice notebooks, cards and small gadgets for the home. Decided to spend a bit of money on small treats to make me feel better. Whilst seeking solace in a shop I thought of Bo Derek and what she reportedly said about shopping. Well, unfortunately I don't have Bo Derek's good looks, fame or wealth. But even I was able to cheer up from a round of shopping.