I love those types of stores, you know, the kind where you walk in and immediately spot five color-coordinated racks of purses.  You know, the kind of store that is full of awesome finds at amazingly low prices.  You know, stores like Marshall’s, TJMaxx, and AJWright?   I love these types of stores for so many reasons.   Selection.  Affordability. Purses!

The way I carry on about the purses, you’d think that I bought a few last night at the AJWright Pre-Grand Opening event that I was invited to.   I didn’t, though, because I really am not in the mood to be served with divorce papers.  Plus, I have a whole box of  timeless* purses that I never use.  I did fondle all the great bags.   I did daydream a little bit about carrying a yellow leather bag on my shoulder.  I did hear a choir of angelic voices, singing sweetly, as I browsed the bountiful racks.

Back to the event:

I was invited to partake in a little bit of a shopping spree.  Well, not a little bit…a lotta bit!   I, along with a few other bloggers, was given a $100.00 gift card to spend any way I wanted at the new AJWright that opened today in Lithonia, GA.   If you’ve ever been to an AJWright you know that a hundred dollars can totally go a long way.  I’ve frequented one of these stores in Buffalo, and I have always been satisfied.  Some of my favorite skirts are from there,  and boy do I love skirts.  More than purses, even!

I got to meet some of the people behind the event.  I got to see and meet fellow bloggers.  Then Mama treated herself to some new clothes for the Type-A Mom Conference, coming up in a month!

When all was said and done I ended up with a pair of jeans, a skirt (surprise, surprise), five tops in various styles, a new leather wallet,  a pair of awesome shoes, and a set stone coasters for our table.   The best thing about it was that I only went $6.00 over my $100.00 budget.

There were other perks, too!

Dinner:  A fabulous, healthy, and very tantalizing mix of grilled chicken  with artichokes, cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, grilled  vegetables, a baked angel hair pasta dish, roasted potatoes, and some  breaded portabella mushrooms with a chunky red sauce (that I totally regret  not trying).

Limousine: My driver, Tony, picked me up at 3:45pm.  The time  spent in the L-series Lincoln Towncar was most enjoyable.  We had some  great conversation and not only was he super smart, he was super funny!
Oh, and people stare at the windows of a limo.  Who could it be in there?  Don’t you know?  It’s Secret Agent Mama, yo!

I had a great night and I can’t wait to wear all my new clothes.  Thanks to AJWright for inviting me out.  It was GRAND!

*timeless: this is an inside joke between Michael and myself.  I apparently have a million purses that I never use, but–Oh Em Gee–they are totally timeless!

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