I am not naturally impulsive.

But last week, for the upcoming cocktail party (thrown in honor of those leaving Pittsburgh), I decided to head to Walnut to find a dress. I said to Sam, \”I am just taking a look.\”

Then I walked into a local Pittsburgh boutique at the end of the street. About 45 minutes later, 15+ dresses, and a very nice, pushy saleslady, I found myself handing over my American Express card to pay $120 for a nice dress. Mind you, it was actually the cheapest dress. My favorite one was $450, but I realized I could never justify a purchase like that to myself.

I think I\’ll like this dress enough to wear it often. A birthday present to myself, right? I love the skirt, the way it swishes. All I need is a shawl and the music to make me dance.