It's true, I get a high (a really good high) off of finding awesome things that someone has discarded or cast away and repurposing them. In fact, I am buzzing right now off of a HUGE haul from an impromptu visit to a new Goodwill down the street *shivers with excitement over the prospect of a "foreign" Goodwill* that I visited yesterday.
It happened as it normally does... it was a normal morning with the usual routine. As I was adding ingredients to my Crock Pot for that evenings' dinner (love my Crock Pot), I had a thought run through my head that I needed to get out of the house and enjoy the day. So, I loaded Cameron into his carseat after setting my Crock on high and set out on an "expedition" and text the hubby to let him know that I am going out.
As I am sitting at the crossroads of our subdivision, I get a sudden surge of excitement that runs through me as I remember seeing that familiar dark blue sign the other day....there is a new Goodwill that I have yet to explore in my neighborhood. Then, another thrill runs down my spine....it's in a well-to-do neighborhood.....OH GOODY! So, I set off.
It just so happens that I need a few things for the house since we recently moved into a larger house and also sold/gave away a good bit of furniture when we made the move from Florida to Indiana. I started making a list in my head of things that we need....dining table and chairs, dresser for the closet, and a lateral file for the office. I always try to make a list of things before I get there or else I get myself into trouble!
As I am driving up, I see a woman walking out with two large bags. "I wonder what goodies she got? I hope she left some for me!" Then I see a large herd of people storming the doors....."Oh no, they are certainly going to get all the good stuff!" So I unstrap Cam and hurriedly walk in trying not to act too overeager...I REALLY do have a problem. I head over to the furniture area and crane my neck to peer around a large silk tree and see some chairs....promising...my heart starts to pound with anticipation. I see a table....but there is a man with his wife sitting next to it. I casually walk over (I am sure I probably had an intensity in my eyes or a certain desperation that only a person addicted to Goodwill could have) because the couple backed away slowly, not making eye contact.
After I was alone with the table and chairs, I circled it and realized how solid it was and glanced at the price tag. It was only $59.99 for a five piece! I noticed that there was a lady coming my way and suddenly felt very territorial so I sat down and quickly ripped the tag off to take to the front to show ownership!
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| Table and Chairs (Good solid wood too) |
As I was sitting there, I came out of my table haze and my eyes focused in on a dresser. Could it be, that I might find two pieces on my list today! That never happens! I knelt down on the couch sitting next to it and checked out it's bones and though it is a little rough around the edges, it is solid. A project for me to complete...even better! I look at the price tag and it's only $20.99.....SOLD!
As I am walking to the register, I get a glimpse of what looks like a filing cabinet....it could not possibly be. To find all things on one's Goodwill list NEVER happens. So, I inspect a little more and sure enough....it's a solid wood, lateral file with the file separators already built in. I about fainted at this point and excitedly moved a VERY large microwave off of it to get a closer look and this is what I find.....
It was only $24.99. Folks, I might as well retire at this point from my Goodwilling days since a day like this will likely never happen again (although, I hope it does for the sake of my blog). :) Suffice it to say that my husband had a busy evening since there was NO way that I could fit all of this in my Mazda3....so, here I sit, still buzzing a little bit from my super haul of goodies and dreaming of my next expedition.....there is a guest room to furnish!
