The Nest

Doesn't make sense to me...

Posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:27 PM

Earlier today, my now former boss asked me what I was going to wear my first day in the new department, I have no idea so she suggested I go buy something. Not a bad idea i think. Chris just made $850 in a golf tournament, he wanted to take me out to a nice dinner, but I'd rather get something more useful like a new outfit for work. So I figure instead of dinner we can just go shopping. And I don't meant to Nordstrom, or J Crew or anything that expensive-- I'm thinking like Old Navy or Target or Steve & Barry's, maybe Express. Since I got off early today, I took Chris lunch. And while we are eating I bring it up. He says "well what about that suit you have in the closet that hasn't been tailored yet, you could wear that" This is the guy who just went to J Crew this morning and bought 2 dress shirts that he doesn't need but justified because they were on sale. I'm a little annoyed. he kept telling me how proud he is of me for getting this new job, but I want to get a new outfit, not necessarily an expensive one, and he brings up a suit that's been hanging in my closet for years and essentially says no. Did he even ask me if he could go to J Crew? No. He only needed to get some pants hemmed at Nordstrom, he didn't need to even leave that area of the mall, but he did and ends up buying more shirts that he doesn't need. Granted, I don't need a new outfit, but I think I deserve one for getting this job and the raise that goes with it. I will even get rid of some clothes to make sure there is space in my small area of our closet for it. I don't see him giving any shirts away. It was just his whole attitude that annoyed me most I think. Next time I just won't ask... works for him apparently. I told him I'd clean a little this afternoon, but I think I'm going to just take a nap instead. I'm too frustrated right now. Maybe it will make more sense to me when I wake up.