Garage Sale. Woo. Hoo.

So this is probably the least eventful of my summer adventures, but still topic worthy as I sit in my garage waiting for people to come buy my stuff.

The concept of a garage sale is quite simple, yet the outcome is entirely unpredictable. I've been up since 7:30 doing things like pricing old housewares, making "garage sale!" signs, and posting them up all over the neighborhood. No big deal, but if my mom, sister, and I are to split the profits shouldn't they have to put in some time sitting in the garage?

What we have for sale is mostly girls clothes. Stuff Jessie and I never wore, or things that don't fit our 'style' anymore. We have 3 tables full of assorted shirts, and 3 hanging racks full of clothes. You'd think we ran our own boutique.

This morning a guy came and wanted to buy my iPod speakers. Not only did he beat me down on the price, but he actually STOLE the other iPod accessory on the table. Jerk. I give you $40 speakers for dirt cheap and you still go out and steal the charger which retails for $29.99. Lame. Times Two.

At least I can be productive on my laptop . . . budgeting my next journey (Barbados) and plotting what I can by after my graduation party depending on how generous people are. I've been tossing around the idea of buying an iPad, so I have something to entertain me during my 1hr+ commute to the city come August. Thoughts? (Check out the latest articles in the tech section of www.wsj.com. For some reason it won't let me post the link)

My family has a garage sale about every year and people always make the same comments:

-"you have so much stuff!" (then walk away buying nothing)
-"Aw she's so sweet, how much for the dog?" (Ha, yeah right kid)
-"At least you have a gorgeous day. . . "(As they walk back to their car)
-"Do you have any machinery or electronics" (the ad says girl's clothes)

People watching is also quite fun at these sales. You have your regular cast of characters (I'm not trying to offend anyone here. . .)

-Old white guy. He's looking for machinery/electronics, or something very specific (NASCAR Hats, Some brand of drill) drive a pickup truck or something old and rusty

-Mexicans. They come in a van, always in groups of 4+, and always buy the most random things. Like the free T-shirts I got in college. or all of the shoes, regardless of the size.

-Lady with toddler. The kid always walks away with some free stuff, whether their mom bought something or not.

-Indian lady. Comes with kids or other family members. Looks at everything with the most detail and care. Spends a long time looking around and if she decides to get something, she asks for half price, then pays you in the bill of the full amount, and has the nerve to ask for change.

Oh well. At least I can sorta say I'm getting paid to sit on my computer.