Southern Shopping

Hi my name is Lindsay and I'm a shopaholic. Okay, so maybe not as bad as that, but oh, how I have a hard time turning down a cute outfit! And who can resist when it's ON SALE?! I mean, it'd be bad not to buy it then, right? You're going to have to have new clothes eventually, so might as well go ahead and buy now, while there's a discount. See, I really save money by shopping! And this is how 'the voices' in my head make me shop. It's not even my fault, really. :)
And doesn't it always seem that when you have money to shop, there's nothing you like, but when you're broke you want the entire store?? I wonder if it's the psychology of it...there's something you kinda maybe could want, but when you know you shouldn't or can't have it, then you really, really want it! (Yes, it can work the same with chocolate and men, too.)
So this is the dilemma I'm in now, as I'm trying to save money. I tell myself, 'Okay, you can go into TJ Maxx and not buy anything. Not even one thing, because you're saving money for that trip and for the future. Self, whatever shirts, dresses, and pants you see will not be worth it.' Hmph, and then stubborn ole 'self' goes into TJ Maxx and just has to have at least two of the things she tries on. And I think I'm being good, because after all, I really wanted 4 things and only got two. Self-control, right?
Uh uh. I've realized that when I'm having a bad day, or a 'fat' day, that buying something that I feel pretty in cheers me up. Retail therapy. It ain't a joke. But, as I've learned to say 'no,' I've also realized that being proud of myself for putting it all (yes, even that dress that I really wanted) back also makes me feel good. So...you can do it! You can save! But, only if you really need to. After all, a girl has to be clothed, right? ;)
And on that note...a new Fashion Shack just opened in Abbeville! Talk about shopping without the guilt! :)

Southern Seriousness

So I've been reading about the Matthew Shepard Act, the new Hate Crimes bill just passed by Congress. Very controversial. You may not agree with my thoughts on the matter and you know what? You can even say so! Our constitution allows you to voice your thoughts, even if they're different than those around you. Which is what scares me about this bill. I haven't read all of the bill, but I know that many members of congress are worried that this bill will serve as grounds to punish anyone who speaks out against homosexuality. That, plain and simple, is unconstitutional. It's like haulin someone off to jail because he or she preaches a religion other than Christianity. I'm a Christian and I wouldn't want that.
I do believe that someone who beats up a person because of their sexual preference, religious preference, or skin color deserves jail time.
As Christians we're told to love people. Even those who are different than we are. Even those who we disagree with. But love doesn't always mean agreeing with someone's choices, or making them feel good about something that may not be best for them, it means telling the truth, but in love, not malice. It means you can disagree with a person's lifestyle, but still love the person. So bottom line, I hope this bill will punish those who deserve it, like Matthew Shepard's killers, not those who exercise their 1st amendment rights.

Suthuhn' Cuisine - Fried Cookie Dough?!

Ohhh yes! Don't knock it til you try it...or til you end up in the ER with a heart attack and dough-clogged arteries.
So the SC State Fair is in Columbia and I swear I've been dreaming of fried cookie dough balls (warm, chocolate chip dough on the inside, a little fried crunchy goodness on the outside), fried oreos, and fried snickers bars. But, new this year at the fair is chocolate fried bacon! Wha?! Now, I haven't tried that, and for once the idea of a chocolate creation doesn't have my taste buds droolin all over themselves. I'm hoping to pop by the fair this weekend (just for the chocolate, no gnawin on giant turkey legs for this girl) and am trying to decide, 'do I sample the chocolate fried bacon?!' I'll keep you posted.
At the aforementioned food, I know you're wondering why the South is overweight. And now that I can almost taste that cookie dough I'm off to eat my oatmeal like a good little dieter.

Southern Silliness

It just took me 1.5 hours to create this blog! Aren't I supposed to belong to the technology/computer generation?? Now that I've actually got this thing up and going (assuming I'll even be able to log back in) I don't have time to write because I'm off to cheerleading practice!
Wipe that worried look off your face. I won't be skirtin' around in my old high school uniform anytime soon, I'm helping to coach our local middle schoolers. Choreographing hip hop dances that my old squad mates would be proud of! On that note, I better skeedaddle. Go Wildcats!