lenaitch
Senior Member
Must. Buy. Cushions.
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Northern Light
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More like 'Must get out of the house to do something, anything'.....'what's legal?, shopping; what do we need/want, I'm going.'
Perfectly understandable.
Towered
Senior Member
I must admit, it's getting to me that I can't even go into a store that isn't a grocery in this lousy weather. Not that I'm planning to drive to the gross suburbs and stand in lineups to do so - that's just stupid.
Northern Light
Superstar
I grew up an only child; and am quite content w/my own company or that of a small number of close people in my life.
I WFH pre-pandemic and still do.
So this bothers me less than it would many.
But I'm quite done w/this thanks.
If its getting to me; I have to imagine many others who are more social and active are that much more stir-crazy.
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I take no moral issue w/shopping at Homesense up in the nether regions of the GTA; except for all the normal reasons not to go to a Homesense (disorganized, cluttery, mostly mediocre product in an ambiance-free environment)
But I freely confess, subject to proper safety precautions, I will be at a cinema the first time they re-open with a watchable movie; and on a patio when they reopen, provided its above zero and not actively precipitating.
lenaitch
Senior Member
I've never ascribed to retail therapy. I get the urge to get out, I just don't see the point of going outside just to go inside someplace else, if that is the goal. I miss Friday morning breakfast with my mates, but they will come. I went for an hour walk last night - worked for me, didn't cost me anything and I didn't have to line up or wear a mask.
I go for a long walk every day so it would be nice to do something different. But shopping has never been a goal for me, especially with crowds and lineups. That’s why I’ve done my Christmas shopping online for years.
Northern Light
Superstar
I'm not one for retail therapy. I noted my own preference for movies and dining.
That said; in the right store; I can find something enjoyable in the 'discovery'
Obviously, with my passion for food, that applies to going to places like the Spice Trader, various spots in St. Lawrence Market, different bakeries, butchers, provisioners, looking as much
for inspiration as a specific product.
But sometimes stumbling onto something as I did with finding the Iranian Smoked Rice at St. Lawrence Market.
That said, I don't generally want to spend my time mucking about in stores; I merely sympathize w/the desire to get out; and understand that others will have a passion for clothes or furniture or paintings as I do
for Food, cinema and books.
Yes, my "retail therapy" doesn't include Home Sense or Winners, but I do love to browse an interesting food store or market. I found a new one the other day. It was so relaxed, people were enjoying the process of choosing their groceries unlike at most grocery stores. I'm going back soon 
Or a lovely tea shop or other small retailer. A used book store is heaven. I guess it's just big box stores I'm not so thrilled with 
I did get my hair cut today, and that was lovely. My only other outing since Christmas, apart from walk, was a necessary trip to the dentist.
Or a lovely tea shop or other small retailer. A used book store is heaven. I guess it's just big box stores I'm not so thrilled with I did get my hair cut today, and that was lovely. My only other outing since Christmas, apart from walk, was a necessary trip to the dentist.
SunriseChampion
Senior Member
No queues where I've been.
Home Depot twice.
Canada Computers.
CT.
Mark's. (it was pretty messed up that I couldn't get work gloves for working outside....good thing I haven't been working, I guess eh?)
In. Out. No problem.
Ate at a restaurant today. I was the only one there. People are stuck on house arrest.
Going to a pub next week for my birthday with three other loner mates who live alone. 40km pub trip. hahaha
So over it. And frankly have been since my work stopped due to completely unnecessary shutdowns that happened last spring.
And for us head cases, it's long ago become: I'm not sure I need care about a society that doesn't care about me.
You're invited to the pub, by the way, if you're bored....but I don't know, you have a family....might infect us singletons.
I know we haven't gotten it off the walls of our house arrest prisons. Or have we? What's the latest overblown hype these days? You can catch it off your computer monitor at home after being locked away for two months? Right on. Magic.
Johnny Au
Senior Member
Must take photos of condo construction for UT
lenaitch
Senior Member
Yes - this is grooming week for the whole household here; the wife today, dogs tomorrow, me Thursday. Huzzah.
Probably to only place I actually find myself wandering around browsing is Lee Valley Tools. It's a combination of 'that's cool' and 'what the heck is that for'.
Probably to only place I actually find myself wandering around browsing is Lee Valley Tools. It's a combination of 'that's cool' and 'what the heck is that for'.
SunriseChampion
Senior Member
That's my trade-off with society: I shave my own head at home so in the absence of any need to attend a barber's, I'm going to the pub.
I wish they sold metal-working tools because the way they sell wood-working tools I could jive with. However, the only working of wood I do is bonfire for which I require neither retailers nor specialised tools.
Admiral Beez
Superstar
One if my most mentally and emotionally satisfying activities is purging stuff. Retail therapy, the act of acquiring stuff is thus anathema to me.
I love getting rid of stuff, lightening the physical and emotional weight of things in my home. Overcoming nostalgia and sentimentality. That's my therapy.
gabe
Senior Member
purging house clutter is good for your mental health.
Mess stress: Why a cluttered space can stress you out - Peterborough | Globalnews.ca
'Some early studies show if you have a visual display and it looks chaotic and cluttered it will cause arousal and cause pumping of adrenaline in your bloodstream.'
globalnews.ca
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
Incidentally the same - I don't think I have hair this long since, well - *ever*.
re: retail therapy - it's always the product that interests me, not the process - the less involved the latter, the better so far as I am concerned.
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