Then it was off to Des Moines for a day of shopping! I don't usually do this on a Sunday but with working at the bridal store and my only pair of black flats having a blow out, it was time to buy shoes!! I took a new way to Des Moines, same way I took with some friends for the birthday weekend. Through the country, a straight shot, and little to no small towns to stop you or much traffic. It was beautiful. When I arrived in Des Moines the first place to stop was .... Trader Joe's. A grocery store that I read about so often in my favorite blog, Iowa Girl Eats. It is filled with organic foods, a huge wine section and just fun, never before seen items. I got out of my car and smelled the humid, Iowa spring day weather and nearly skipped into the store. I was so excited I forgot a cart! I went up and down every isle in the store and decided on a new kind of hummus, it was sooo cheap. Only $1.99 for a big tub of it, Hy-Vee that same thing would be $4 easy. Some very tasty crackers, that are healthy as well, frozen sweet potato fries, frozen Brussels sprouts, and a reusable bag to cherish the memories! ( I had this trip so planned out I took along a cooler with ice, I knew exactly what I wanted.)
Then another first... Bed Bath and Beyond. I have never been in this store. Now I know why, waaay too many options for a kitchen lover like myself. However, all I bought was a doughnut pan. Once again Iowa Girl Eats was raving about this pan. $10 and you can make your own doughnuts with half the calories of a Casey's doughnut. Yes, please!
Then it was off to the "Big Mall" as an out of stater calls it, or as us Iowans call it, Jordan Creek. The usual hustle and bustle of people and here is the real miracle...I only bought what was on my list! Of course I also divulged in some Coldstone, also on my list. :)
Some random stops along the way and then back home it for this shopped out girl! There is only one thing on my list after this trip which I had planned all along to get in town...Vibrum Five Finger running shoes. However, I got home too late and the store had already closed. No running for today, but tomorrow...I can't wait!
Now as usual there is some sort of reflection I feel I need to share with you. There was also a good drive to reflect so here it goes. When I was at church this morning there was a couple that we had a prayer time for because they are both active members of the church and are moving to Kansas City. When the pastor announced it my heart sunk. While I do not know this couple well I still always enjoyed seeing them at the Encounter service with theirr cheery attitude. Plus he plays the piano in church, who will play it now? Things were going to change. Then the image of those spare change containers at stores popped into my head. Those spare change containers are usually for unfortunate children or something. Change (money) for them is a good thing, it helps save a life. When has change (unannounced events) turned out completely bad? Never. In the end, the change turns out exactly how it should and I come out alive and unharmed. So why do I fear the unknown of this possible change that could happen? As I took my trip to Des Moines the change to my usual Sunday routine was amazing! Change was a good thing, it was so exciting. Why do we fear change?
"With God on my side, who can be against me. " Romans 8:31
It's going to be all good!
Also a side note, my first timer NCAA bracket is looking pretty good. Come on Notre Dame! ;)
http://osorhan.com/bigo/ Check out this link. It is from the book "Missing Piece Meets the Big O" by Shel Silverstein. The little guy goes through a change too. Enjoy!
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