Target
Yes, I am a Target shopper - actually it's more like an addiction. And no, I do not call it "Tar-get" - that gets on my nerves.The addiction started a few years ago. I was still working in Silver Spring and there wasn't much to do anywhere near work. So, when the Target was built suddenly my office mates and I could go shopping at lunch - the joy!
Before that time I wasn't a big fan of Target. I thought of them the same as I thought of K-Mart, and other than a random garden supply I didn't buy anything there. If there had been any other shopping options I would still not have this need for Target but there wasn't and I do. When I was so done with work and in need of a shopping break (yes, it is therapeutic) I would wander the isles.
And they were filled with bright, exciting and fresh new things; endless amounts of stuff in every color imaginable. It was fantastic! So much to look at and be distracted by.
At first I didn't buy much, if anything, because I hadn't caught the fever. Then I started noticing movies that I liked, on sale for only $9.44 - can you even stand it? That's where my resistance to Target broke down. I thought about how easy it would be to redecorating every single room of my house, at least twice a trip. And how I wanted all of the stuff I saw.
When I finally left that job I was visiting at least once a week just to see what was new. Luckily I didn't give in to every purchase impulse I had because I was still a few years from entering my "purge mode", and my house is only so big... but I did add some very nice, key pieces that I still have and use to this day.
What I didn't really take into consideration when I deciding to leave that employer for one here in Annapolis was that I would be cut off from Target. The HORROR once I did realize, but of course by then it was too late.
I know, there is one in Bowie but it's just not the same. First, I have to plan a trip out there because it's like 30-40 minutes away. Then when I get there it doesn't satisfy because it's just not as nice, and is never fully stocked. It's just a sad attempt to try and trick myself and it totally pales in comparison.
Anyway, this weekend I was so excited - I got to go to 2 DIFFERENT Target stores! Can you stand it? I almost can't stand it myself and I know I should be at least slightly embarrassed, if not outright ashamed, but I'm not.
Over the weekend I worked a lacrosse tournament both Saturday and Sunday near the tidal basin in DC - so I of course did the only intelligent thing and took the metro in. Yesterday I was also invited to a bbq at a friend's place in Laurel around 4. I got back to my car around 1:30 and it didn't make sense to drive home, hang out for 30 min and then drive back for the party right? Of course not, so rather than drive I decided to spend the time shopping.
I wound up spending over 2 hours combined just shopping the two stores, I spent over $200 on random stuff ($40 of which was on curtains for my Mom). I'm still giddy with the experience and look forward to getting home tonight to relive it again when I put it all away!
posted by Ali @ 8:54 AM
1 Comments:
I feel the traget obsession... theres one RIGHT across the street from my job. and everyday when i walk out of work it calls my name. ill go in to buy freakin deodorant or something and come out with an alarm clock, a cd, and other various items... spend like 100 bucks... and still NOT have the deodorant.
but... god bless it i do still love that place
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