Epic fail or major gain?

  So, I haven't posted in a month because there have been many changes in my world and with those changes I've forgotten to have pictures taken.  Although I haven't forgotten to wear something different everyday.  Also, I've failed.  Or cheated, however you want to look at it.  But, I don't feel bad about it because I got 2 great deals.  As a matter of fact, they were so great not only could I not pass them up, but I feel I need to shout the news of the great deals I got.  Therefore, epic fail or major gain?  You decide.

I purchased these 2 shirts for $4.  I know, you're thinking... "WHAT?  You're lying".  But I'm not.  They were on clearance for $4 each with 50% off the mark down price.  How could I not buy them?  Please, someone tell me how I could not buy them.  Still not believing me, are you?  Here's proof.

See the $4 price tag?  I guess I can't prove that they were 50% off of the $4 but you'll just have to believe me on that one.  Now for the next deal... Boots for $10.

Once again, $10, my size, how could I not buy them?  I don't have boots like these, although I don't make double purchases anyway.  All my shoes are different, or at least a different color, lol.  And the same with my clothes. 

So, now you're thinking one of two things "She really has a problem", or "she's amazing, how does she find deals like this and will she teach me how."  If you're thinking the latter, yes, I will teach you.  All you need to do is ask.  

Let's go back a little.  First off, I want you to know that I didn't go shopping for myself.  Hannah is growing like a weed so we were shopping for her.  I just happened to come across these things while we were out for her.  And she gave me a hard time for buying them too.  She kept saying "You're breaking your new year's resolution, mom."  But I still didn't feel bad.  I don't have anything like these items and I spent $14.  And, I was rewarding myself for getting a new job.  That's right, I got a new job.  I'm the facilities designer for Angie's List.  Basically that means I'm the in house interior designer.  I think spending $14 on myself, to reward myself, for finally landing my dream job is quite alright.  I mean, most people go out when they achieve such a goal.  And in going out, they spend at the very least $100.  Either on dinner or drinks and dancing, plus the sitter when kids are involved. So, although I did break my resolution and I don't have pics of my outfits, I'm still doing pretty well.  I mean, come on, 3 1/2 months and I've spent $14 on myself and only purchased 3 things.  I'm AWESOME!  And, like the quote states  "extract happiness from things that make you happy".  These things, these deals + the new career... = happy girl.