i went to ross yesterday and i got myself some great hauls. for anyone who is not familar with ross, it’s the capitalist USA’s gift to middle class shoppers and bargain hunters like i am. ross carries ‘designer and brand name fashions for women, men, kids and home at everyday savings of 20-60% compared to department and specialty stores.’ they also have home decor at very affordable prices. in fact, most of our first purchases for our apartment in santa barbara were from ross – the kitchen and dining ware, the beddings, the home accents. ross is very similar to marshalls although i think the former’s prices are still a tad cheaper than the latter’s.

 

anyway, i was so ecstatic to have bought brand new DVD set of lord of the rings: two towers and return of the king platinum series special extended edition for only $4.99 each. no kidding, halflings! it’s like gollum finding my precious under the river. it’s a little unfortunate that there is no the fellowship of the ring. but i’m planning to scrounge around the other ross stores here in the hope of being able to buy it too.

 

LOTR is my favorite movie of all time. i mean if someone asks me what my favorite movie is, i will say LOTR without even thinking twice. i have seen the movie trilogy countless times – in the theatres, in DVD, in cable and local TV channels and yet i would still want to watch it a thousand times over. since its DVD release, i’ve always wanted to get myself a copy but everytime, the cheap side of me overpowers my urge to buy the set.

 

i can’t wait to watch the films on DVD along with the documentaries about the filming process. but for now excuse me while i salivate over my latest precious possessions.