Nerd Shopping Spree

I got a little bit of a promotion at work today and on my lunch break proceeded to go on a nerd's version of a shopping spree to celebrate. I bought some tiny unnecessary gadgets at the Container Store and then went over to Paper Presentation on 18th Street, which is the greatest stationery store in New York City (and is quite possibly my favorite store, period). Behold, the wall of fancy pens!



This wall just makes me so happy. Their selection is a pen nerd's dream, because not only do they have the pen brand you like, but they have it in every color and weight, too. I spent $20 on pens. Including a splurge on not one but TWO silver metallic Sharpies (one for work and one for home). Because life is better when you have the perfect pen, right? Am I the only one still holding on to old favorite pens even though they have run out of ink? For sentimental purposes?



Next I went to B&N where I purchased two FULL-PRICED books, a thing I never do (hello, library, swap.com, used book stores, working at a publishing company and borrowing). I bought A Visit from the Goon Squad and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, both of which I will attempt to squish into my suitcase for vacation next week.