I’m currently typing this on my new mini ipad keyboard. I love it! It is seriously the cutest little thing ever! It looks like a laptop for dolls and I can’t get over it.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I know there are many who disagree with shopping on Thanksgiving and honestly, I also have mixed feelings about it. However, as my two friends and I discussed yesterday, it really is a nice thing for us single folks. If I hadn’t gone shopping I would have been by myself.
Anyway, I had a great time! My two friends are a riot and they kept me laughing even as I was freezing my tokus off in the very chilly evening. I also picked up some wonderful treasures:
New iPod – my poor past ipods… I just hope electronics don’t talk to each other or my new one already knows it’s doomed! In order not to jinx it even further, my friends suggested getting a different color than my past ones so purple it is!
Next up was Target and it was much more of a cluster than Best Buy. Seriously, Best Buy knows what they are doing in regards to the organization aspect of hoards of shoppers. Target did pass out snacks (very sweet and needed!) but the people were rowdier. We figured it was the after dinner crowd and they were eager to spend some cash. One of my shopping buddies was out for the iPad. You got a $100 gift card so it was cheaper than at any other store. Me? I wanted the Little Green Clean Machine. I’ve wanted this bad boy for about ten years.
Shopping buddy essentially had to battle his way through the crowds to get his iPad but was successful. Unfortunately, Target placed two of their meeker workers back there and other patrons took advantage. He came back with a couple of stories of the not so friendly side of holiday shopping. I did get my lovely carpet cleaning machine and can’t wait to use it.
We hit Wal-Mart next as shopping buddy #2 wanted a Blu-ray. I picked up Simon’s toy and a totally spontaneous purchase – the Genie Bra! Haha, while it isn’t as fabulous as the commercial claims, it is nice for something after work. We went to Kohl’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods but lines were out of control here and nothing really jumped out at us. We were getting thoroughly exhausted at this point and I wanted one more stop – Yankee Candle
I have no business buying any more candles since my sister and I went through all of the leftover ones my mom had stockpiled. Nevertheless, there is one scent that reminds me of my mom and I had gone through all of mine and wanted to take advantage of the sale. Last but not least, Macy’s where I WALKED PAST THE BOOTS (this took a lot of self-control) and bought some sheets. Get this, the sheets were originally marked at $140.00. WHAT?! I mean, I get it, it’s Macy’s but seriously? I got them for $30 and they are a deep red – love!
The fact is, while finding treasures can be a good time, hanging out with my friends is what really made this experience. I’ve gone shopping every year. There is always a sense of satisfaction with finding a good deal but this time around I had fun.
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