The “girls” are getting together today for a brunch at Solana Mall.  They’re meeting at “Cocoa and Vanilla.”  About 14 people show up.  They have a great time.

I manage to kill some time at my own brunch.  I traveled with Judy to the mall.  We plan to do a little shopping after the meal.  I end up at “Cabare”, where we ate a couple of weeks ago.  It’s too cold to sit out by the water (40s), so I find a comfortable table near a window with a warming sun.  I’m gonna “veg” out.  Food and a magazine is all I need for a few hours.  There was some kind of a photo shoot going on right outside my window, which kept me interested.  There were two male models and lots of helpers scurrying everywhere with make-up, hair spray, clothes, etc.

Now this is a Brunch!

We meet up after brunch and find the store we were looking for.  With the onset of winter, we needed a comforter for the bed.  We’re thinking a sheet and bedspread might not be enough.  The comforter needs some accessorization (of course).  Now we need a fitted sheet to match, as well as some pillows, and pillowcases.  We’re gonna be looking pretty snazzy around the house.  Judy also found some sweaters at The Gap.

The shopping at Solana Mall is really fun.  There’s great food, and shopping.  The biggest concern for me is that we’ve discovered how to use our bank cards as debit cards.  It was easy not to spend money when we had to have cash for everything, and couldn’t find a relaxing place to shop.  Finding a fun and comfortable place to shop, with easy access to our money may prove problematic.

Back home, we sort out our packages.  I trek over to Metro for some groceries.  We were beginning to get a little behind on some of the necessities.  The check-out lines are really long, so it’s a frustrating visit, but we’re stocked for the week.  Tomorrow is Parent/Teacher conferences at BHSFIC.  I have to leave early enough to be on campus by 8:00 am.  Man, it’s beginning to feel like a job.