The sad expat wife...

One quiet evening in Novorossiysk, Russia, a sad expat wife sat at the dining room table.  She was browsing numerous websites, gazing at a variety of beautiful clothing, shoes and handbags.  Her retail therapy withdrawals were consuming her thoughts.  Kate Spade latest arrivals.  New fall collection at Banana Republic.  Boots, boots, and more boots at Macy's.  Perfect sweaters and cardigans at J Crew. Too many lovely things to choose from.  Only one obstacle was in her way......living in Russia.  While this little expat wife was hunched over her laptop, lost in the world of online retail therapy, her husband snapped a photo.

 
Her husband thought the sight was entertaining.  He giggled at her misery.  She only continued to browse, thinking to herself, wait until November, I will go to all these stores and buy all these beautiful things. 

A sad tale, about a sad expat wife.  Consider it materialistic, humorous, or whatever your opinion may be.  If you have any sympathy for this little expat wife and her consuming retail withdrawals, think of her on your next shopping trip.  Guaranteed you will find her at malls in Texas, Illinois, and Indiana come this November. :)  And a sad expat she will no longer be, withdrawal symptoms conquered.

Next tale in this series......the sad expat wife that must cram all her purchases in her suitcases. :)

Much love to the fellow expat wives reading this.  I know you personally understand.