I just have to brag a little…

With my birthday coming up on Saturday, Alex went shopping today and I just had to share the conversation we had (mostly over Blackberry Messenger):

A:  So I found you the perfect present, but they have them in a bunch of different colors so I don’t know what to get you.

M:  You know me, you know what colors I  like so just use your best judgment.

A:  Well I think they’re all hideous so I have no clue.

M:  Hideous?  If you think they’re hideous, why are you looking at them for me?  I don’t want anything hideous!

A:  Well, hideous in a fashionable way.  I don’t know,  but you mentioned that you wanted one of these, but I don’t know what color.

M:  First of all, I can’t believe you called something I want hideous Secondly, I still don’t know what you’re talking about but when it comes to colors, here is a good rule of thumb:  if it is for my apartment, go with purple, red, or black and if it is an accessory the basic colors are always safe, but I wear just about any color.  Hope that helps! :)

A:  Haha, but this thing is multicolored!

M:  Are they all multicolored?

A: Yes, you know what it is now right?

M: (Having a slight idea that he was referring to Vera Bradley, I tried to throw him a line without making him feel bad if that wasn’t it):  I might have an idea, but I don’t want to ruin the surprise

A:  You might have to.  There are way too many colors and styles to choose from and I don’t know if you really want one.

M:  Okay, I’ll give you this….if it is what I think it is the colors purple punch and symphony in hue will help you out.  If those names help you out, I don’t have anything in either, but remember, I love tote bags!

A:  Now, I’m really lost.  Are you thinking of an accessory?

At this point, I called him because he was confusing me.  He was indeed in Vera Bradley and he was completely confused and rightfully so.  He knows I have several Vera Bradley pieces, but since they are all in a retired pattern, and even though I had been looking at a couple of the newer patterns, I had never mentioned them to him so he didn’t have a leg to stand on.  Normally,  I would just leave it to him, but that store can be extremely intimidating and even I have trouble choosing pieces and patterns sometimes.  I gave him my two favorite patterns and a couple of my favorite styles so he did have some say so and I would still be surprised :)

I was so impressed though because the only time I have ever mentioned Vera Bradley was on the plane back from California.  Of course several of the girls had Vera Bradley carry-ons and I made the comment, “Ooh, I like her Vera” and then of course I had to explain what I meant and that there were all different patterns but they were pretty easy to spot.  He knows my pink elephant bags so I pointed out that they were Veras too, but that is the only time the name has ever come up.

Anyway, I was so proud of him for remembering the name brand and actually attempting to go in that store!  Apparently, he does listen to me sometimes :)

Sorry…but I just had to brag on my guy :)