The longer the recession lasts, the more creative I become. I didn't realize what a consumer zombie I was until the credit was yanked right out from under me. Since I'm not spending money, I'm forced to entertain myself with the items I have on hand. I have a lot more than I realized. Isn't that the American way?
Just today I got to enjoy this "old" stuff.
**Listened to
Rapper's Delight by Sugar Hill Gang on 12" vinyl
**Went window shopping on
Retro Row. Treated my fingers to the feel of cashmere and got two eyes full of the glitteriest costume jewelry in Long Beach
**Wore the sequin-covered vintage sweater I got for Christmas from
Warehouse 1333 while shopping, felt "retro". It added something to the whole experience
**Talked to the man at Via Roller Skates about outdoor skating in Long Beach the 2nd Friday of each month*
**Watched
A Tribe Called Quest A Video Anthology (which I completely forgot, has the
Left My Wallet in Segundo video on it)
**Talked to my friend
Rev. Ahman twice about movies, music, family, food and community
**Listened to
Blood of Abraham and
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, my two new purchases from my
iTunes gift card
P.S. If you like roller skating, come skate outdoors in Long Beach the second Friday of each month with other Long Beach residents. Meet at Via Roller Skates 2218 4th St. (inside Lil Devils) Long Beach, CA (267) 374-9674. I'm putting a note in my PalmPilot to remind me to go on January 9, 2009. Maybe I'll see you there.
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