today during lunch i made trips to stores around the block in search for my FMIL's birthday gift.

i was very impressed with myself for the quick nonchalant response i gave when when the guy at Gucci quoted me a price of $730 for a small purse that i estimated would be $300, max. i didn't gasp, i didn't widen my eyes... i nodded naturally and put the bag down with a look that said i don't like the design. =)

at tiffanys, i came across the most beautiful necklace that the sales guy honestly admitted he wouldn't mind selling to me but probably isn't in my price range. when i gave him the "try me" look, he kindly told me it was in the thousands. i mean, it had a few specks of diamond, but thousands!!

so it took me awhile, but i finally found a gift that i'm really excited to give her. =)