Tuesday, February 28, 2012

The Target Tuesday Blues

It's official, my decision to give up Target for Lent is really starting to take its toll on me. It's so hard being such a giving, wonderful person. I miss it all, the sights of the beauty products, CDs and other items I don't need to purchase, the sounds of cash registers and joyful chatter, the smells of perfumes and shampoo, and I even miss that little dog they use as their logo. You see the problem is I abuse Target. I spend too much and I care too much, and that is why I needed some time apart. It is giving me a real chance to reevaluate our relationship, and really appreciate everything it's done for me over the years with regard to ease of shopping, convenience, and exceptional bargains. 

This has really given me some time to reflect on great memories of Target in my life. I remember my first trip to a Target in Virginia and being in awe of what an amazing store it was. I remember doing donuts in Katherine's car (not sure why) in the Target parking lot before it opened (when we should have been at school). I remember the days of "Target Tuesdays" with Little Kariny, Asmania, and Missy D. Our whole afternoon centered around a trip to Target and subsequent shenanigans (Guess we weren't that cool). I remember buying a slew of things I don't remember buying. Oh those were the days.

Okay these may be the ramblings of a crazy person but it was brought on by one instigating person today and her name is LINDA. I was being an overachiever at work, staying an extra ten minutes to work on ways to really help my students. Then this Linda character (names have not been changed in order to expose the guilty) passed by my room and boasted about how she was going to Target after work. I grew insanely jealous and fretful that I would not be able to stay away from Target for the requisite 40 days and 40 nights. But I did it, I even tempted fate by going to the Smithfield area and shopping at other stores. So here I am today urging everyone to know that if you work really hard, you too can achieve your goals. You're welcome for the motivational statement of the day.

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