Going Shopping Without Buying Anything.

I went to REI, to REI I went

and I decided that no money would be spent

as hard as it was to not get bent

oh the anger! oh the frustration! I must vent!

so outside I was sent

before I could spend a cent

I may or may not be really into trail gear. and climbing stuff. and running shoes. and warmies. And if I find a good deal, then yeah I just bought a zero degree bag in June get off me. But recently I decided to test myself. Could I go to REI and not get anything? The answer is yes, I did it. And here is how:

1. Bring no money. How are you going to buy a new Pattagucci if you cannot pay for it?

2. Set a time limit. In, out and on with your life.

3. DO NOT look at the things you really really really pretty please want but do not have. That is how I feel about climbing shoes. I do not have them, I want them, I have enough money saved to get them, But no.

4. Look at things you already own. Ohhh Ahhh this is such a fancy sleeping pad, and look I do not need to buy it because I already have one.

5. Bring a full nalgene. This will not stop you from buying anything but hydration is wicked important at altitude.

6. If all else fails, leave. Go sit outside. Have an iced coffee. Get it together and move on. And then write an awesome poem about it! (See above)

stay fresh Colorado