Not Just Another Sunday

Okay. I know, that's kind of a lame title. But I'm running out of 'em. So since today was a rather good Sunday I decided to call this entry - Not Just Another Sunday.

Yep, today was rather good despite the lie I told my mom when she asked if I was going to church today and where. I told her I might try the church at the end of my block. It's United Church of Christ something. Of course it was a lie. I didn't go. Instead, I drove around the neighborhood to look for garage sales.

I have been trying to fill up a box I am sending back home so I am hitting almost every garage sale in my neighborhood every weekend. Of course I've been finding a lot of stuff for myself too. I live in a neighborhood where people are generally wealthier than the rest of the people in the city so it's always fun to check out what they are trying to get rid of. Their junk is my treasure - most of the time. And they usually hold garage sales for fun - not as a money-making scheme.

So check this out:

I posted a pic of a Nokia Cellphone I got from a garage sale about a month ago. Nokia 3595 with manual, charger and headset for $1. C'mon. There is no fucking way you could beat that price. And it worked perfectly fine!

Over the past couple weekends, my exploits were getting better and better. I got a barely used (looked new - I swear) Jansport backpack for $5, which is usually $45 in the departments stores.

A brand new, still sealed in box, Timex IRONMAN Triathlon Chrono Watch for $1.50. I wanted to tell the lady, "You gotta be kidding me! Dollar 50 for this?" But I just shut my mouth, searched my pocket for loose change and took off. That one goes for $40 to $45 in the store plus an 8.25% tax.

A brand new, never opened box of a water fountain for $5 which usually sells for $30.

An almost new Kenneth Cole Reaction bag (no signs of wear at all) for $2 which would usually go for $35 at the department store.

A pair of elegant Kenneth Cole Reaction kid's shoes for $1.50, used once in a wedding according to the little brat, not even a single scratch on its soles. It could pass as brand new! They usually cost between $40 to $50.

Got the Celestine Prophecy book for, guess how much! $.25!!!!!! Yep, 25 cents for a book that would cost $14 at Barnes and Noble. And it's in perfect condition!

I got a lot more stuff over the weekend and everything looked brand new!

It was a great garage sale Sunday. It's a blessing, isn't it?