I LOVE TAX SEASON!

I AM NOT being sarcastic. I may be one of two people in the U.S. who rejoice with the glimpse of a W2 in the mail, or who race to the computer to so bravely do their own taxes and get that return as quickly as possible(although this is my first return in 3 years because of Josh's business). I love the feeling of having all my bills and credit cards paid off with a little left over for savings, and to go and get that one big gift I allow myself every year around this time. So I took myself down to the new HUGE Bass Pro Shop for a little gift to self shopping. Anyone who knows me well, knows I am a fly fisher woman! Yea!!! So I perused the Fly Shop and set my heart on a new pair of waders(my old ones were my grandmothers, bless her laid to rest heart, they were to big and very, very, bright purple. Every time I used them I couldn't help but have flashes of a certain purple dinosaur who's name we all know that I had to have looked like; but ill never be able to get rid of them). The thought of this(NEW waders) along with the mere fact that I am standing in a sea of top quality fishing and camping equipment made me want to squeal intermittent squeaks while jumping up and down and waving my arms almost violently. Now I say "big gift" I allow myself but really it was under $100. While maintaining my firm belief in being a responsible single parent and not squandering all our money away on one thing for myself I passed up the Gor-Tex $500 pair of waders that made me have to hold my breath, turn around, and walk away. I purchased the 30% off pair for $69 and made myself feel more excited by looking forward to putting a little money aside for a good fishing trip this summer and a trip to Mexico with my girlfriends(something we do every year[a different place every time]). So, after the glorious afternoon that was Bass Pro Shops, I went straight home, put on my new waders and squealed intermittent squeaks while jumping up and down and waving my arms very violently.

PICKED UP A couple hats for this summers sun. Shelby loves hats!