A Gorgeous Day ... and lots of free stuff

Today was absolutely gorgeous. Blue skies. Must have been near 60. Went to the Mother Ship for my mani. Then to the mall to collect my Bday gifts from my friends .... Banana Republic ($15 -- got some tights), Origins ($10 off $25 -- got some lotion -- plus free samples, mini facial next week), Victoria's Secret ($10 -- got a pantie) and Godiva (25% off). I let Hallmark's "gift" pass. And I will collect Barnes and Nobles later. Elizabeth Arden's has gotten cheap. They used to give you a free mani, a make-up and a sample of make-up. But now they give you nada.

I then went to Harris Teeter and had free samples for lunch. That's kinda a Saturday ritual.

I was thinking there is something wrong when you get more Bday cards from shops that friends you may have a problem. But I came home to a card from Becky -- so I think I have an equal number of cards from people as from stores.

Sydney clearly had spring fever so Mark and I took him for a long walk. We were going to go to Shirlington, but decided not to go as far and just let him sniff. He is just soooo cute. Has gotten a tad cooler (I was cold walking home from church -- Mark by contrast was in a t-shirt). But I think tomorrow should be nice as well. Wonder if that means that the ESL students will not show up. My turn to teach.