Sensory overload

In 2011 it seems there is a WalMart within a few miles from almost everyone in the country.  A WalMart usually means there are other shopping options near by.  The reason I bring this up is, the closest WalMart to where I spend my summer in Northern New Mexico is a 160 mile round trip.  The area of Arizona where I am a "snowbird" this winter does have a WalMart but the other shopping options have not yet followed which has been a bummer.

On Tuesday we traveled to Mesa, AZ and I realized very quickly there is a treasure trove of shopping here.

I went to Mulqueen Sewing Center this morning to purchase a spool of specialty thread expecting a quaint little shop.  From the moment I walked in the door I knew I was in trouble.  I believe they carry everything for the sewing enthusiast.  I found I was so overwhelmed by all my buying options I had to leave.  I did go back later in the afternoon when I was able to wrap my mind around what I had seen earlier.  How much did I spend?  I got out of the store with $20.00 of merchandise, and spent another $75.00 on line for a two day Anita Goodesign workshop.  Not too bad for all the candy that was dangled before me.