A much needed trip to Zara

I decided a few days ago that I deserved to treat myself to some new bits from Zara.  Anyone who knows me knows only too well that Zara is my favourite shop; the pieces are so well made, totally my style and well priced.  I hadn't treated myself since my birthday which was in August.  So as today is a day that my little girl goes to nursery I decided it would be the perfect day to go for a little trip with my Mum.

The first bit didn't quite go to plan; we arrived at nursery and Alexa was so excited to see her friends, she was on tip-toes looking through the window into her room waving at everyone! When we got in the staff said that they had been trying to call me, (it was then that I realised I had left my phone at home!) they had a second confirmed case of chicken pox.  This is something that I have to avoid during my chemotherapy, it can be quite nasty and as my immunity is at its lowest this week I didn't think it was worth the risk.  So it was an about turn and Alexa was now going to join us for the shopping trip.

Unfortunately, as the Nursery provides all the nappies, wipes and food, we had no supplies with us at all, so first stop was Boots to stock up on supplies for the day! She was also dressed in her 'nursery clothes' which did look quite boyish, so she got lots of 'isn't he lovely' - poor thing! So off we go to Zara, it didn't take too long for her buggy to be covered in t-shirts, jeans and shorts! Trying to fit the three of us in a small changing room was the next challenge, as predictably the big changing room was taken.  Taking Alexa out of her buggy wasn't my best idea ever, as immediately she walked head first into the mirror!! Mum then took her out for a little walk, and managed to find a man with tasters of cupcakes. That cheered Alexa up a treat! Meanwhile, I tried my collection of clothes on and they were all perfect. I managed to whittle it down to just seven items. That surely makes up for the seven months that I hadn't bought anything for myself. They were mainly t-shirts, a pair of shorts and a pair of jeans - these do seem to be somewhat of a uniform for me, but if it works....

My purchases

These beauties are what I am determined to wear to my summer BBQ to celebrate my birthday as well as my good health

So I left Zara with a huge smile on my face, a full bag and a lighter bank balance.  But hey, if I've learnt anything these a past few months it's that life is too short and whilst material goods aren't really that important, they do make me really, really happy!!

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