I Bitch

[tiggymalvern]

I hate shopping. I hate it on general principle. But I hate it even more when we're not shopping for anything we want, but stuff we're obligated to buy because of other people. Like how we had to go out today and buy a whole bunch of new special bedding, because the SO's mother doesn't want to sleep on the cheap stuff we use.

Now, admittedly this didn't cost us anything, because a year ago she gave us money to buy new bedding. But since we were perfectly happy sleeping on the cheap stuff, and frankly had better things to spend hundreds of dollars on, we didn't bother. Sadly, her arrival is imminent, and we had to spend our entire afternoon searching for things that might meet with her approval.

And it was bloody annoying. And my time is worth more than this.

Comments

[mac-lynn.livejournal.com]

Too bad you didn't come across a Tuesday Morning. They have great bargains on the "nice" sheets in low key colors.

*hugs* Hope the visit goes well. I just found out I'll be hosting a house full. It's not enough that I have everything else going on, but instead of just JP's sister and niece coming for a week long visit, 3 more people are showing up without even thinking it might not be the best time to do so. I'll be thinking of you!

[tiggymalvern.livejournal.com]

But that's quite obviously the last thing either of you need atm! How hideously unthoughtful of them. I suppose JP's relatives would be keen to see him with his illness, but any idiot should realise that you'll both be tired and a lot of hassle looking after guests is not going to be constructive.

Good luck, anyway. Hope it's not too hard on you :-(