Bridget Jones goes shopping

Must give self pat on back for choosing to move to country with many sparkly objects. have just done major retail therapy.

Attended by Carol, was seeking running shoe in order to attend Korean step class and/or begin jogging in order to fit Korean clothing sizes. May resort to partial amputation and/or home lipo kit. Am literally size 100 here.

First stop was sparkly counter full of earrings and rings for 5,000 Won. Try everything on. Am tempted to purchase all, but am in full realization that self may regret shopaholicism once student loans come due. Purchase two rings as reward for moving to Korea.

Second stop was shoe, but not of athletic kind. See picture of very cute fake Birks. Largest size made and still not exact fit. 10,000 Won. Reward for patience with Korean shop keepers who sell cream-filled walnut bread instead of whole wheat.

Third stop was t-shirts. Although alarmingly gorgeous, keep control of self whilst Carol makes purchases. Admire insane sparkly belt buckle that would fit perfectly on own belt. Decide to reserve as future reward for not always buying on whim.

Fourth stop was.... THE BODY SHOP. Squeal like Korean schoolgirl upon entering shop. Realize that Body Shop is 3 minute walk from apartment. Admire all, realizing that have already enough in bathroom. Purchase aroma jar and essential oil (27,000 Won - ouch!) as reward for... umm... housewarming present for self!

Look at Prada bag. Retail price of 1,500,000 Won is out of price range.

For now.

Finally arrive in athletic shoe area. Desire silver and pink shiny shoe, but am told "Too largee". Settle for crazy green and yellow and silver athletic shoe, which will make self instantly skinnier for 65,000 Won. Purchase as reward for eating kimchi every day.

Realize have moved to correct country for self, where am recognized as beautiful 400 times a day, live next door to shops where can actually afford items, and where abundance of fun, shiny, sparkly clothes can be found. Believe that Katrina and Ellie must come visit with small size 5 and 6 feet, must bring empty suitcase to fill with funky Korean shoes.