How to Spend $70

Shopping - it's a nice thought in theory, but the reality is a somewhat frustrating and fruitless venture. My mother (and I am sincerely thankful to her, don't get me wrong) gave my $70 worth of these Meier and Frank coupon card things, so yesterday I stopped at the store on my way to school. Not like I really needed anything, but when you have free "money" that will be worth nothing by the next day, you might as well use it (within reason).
I wonder if I looked a bit aimless as I circulated around the ladies' clothing department - I found the general tone to be rather lacking in taste and modesty and therefore did not stop long at any item. $70 to spend, little need, little for sale that would fit my standards - the results? A couple pairs of socks that are, well, a bit (?) stranger than what I normally wear; a purple (!) backpack (because it was on clearance and my other backpacks are as follows: magenta/green that used to have a picture of Grimmy on it (something my dad got from David Levitan, an artist who did artwork for one of my dad's CDs); proper color with arm strap tearing out; proper color with incapacitated zippers); and some white shoes that I am actually pretty pleased with.

Ah, well, I did have a bit of fun - and if nothing else it gave me an itch to start sewing.