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Tuesday, May 25, 2004
2:47 PM

Watch Out Aldi's!!
Just in case my last post sounded too yuppified with all that stuff about my Fabulous Yard, outdoor fireplace, drinking wine while watching the sunset, etc., I thought I would share my lunch shopping trip with my faithful readers. Far from yuppie.

I visited the store I know and love - Target. I could probably spend a full day browsing there but, alas, I had just an hour.

First stop - DVD section. Had to pick up the newly release LOTR - Return of the King. Couldn't wait. And they had plenty. Many many copies. Even widescreen. Yay Target!

Next stop - lotion (gee, isn't this exciting?). My only complaint about the Target shopping spree was that they have lotions in two completely different areas. Tried the first and couldn't find the one I use. So I stumbled around a bit no doubt looking confused and befuddled. After a few minutes of confusion, I stumbled into the second lotion area. What's up with that anyway? Why dazzle me with the vast array of the first set of lotions only to dash my hopes with the absence of my lotion? And then to hide my lotion with a whole other set of unguents and salves? Just put it all together already!!

Sorry, the cynicism rears its ugly head again!! But when all was said and done, I was two for two. Lotion added to basket.

Then it was off to the shoe section. I wanted some cute casual sandals and I refuse to spend $30 bucks or whatever they cost at department stores. They get enough out of me for work clothes. Target was indeed the perfect choice. I ended up with black, brown and red dressy flip-flops (three pairs, not one - bad me. If Mark asks, you don't need to point this out). Just for clarification, yes, flip flops can be dressy - or at least more dressy than my $3 rubber ones from Old Navy. The brown ones are suede and have cute little beads on them, the red ones are sequined and the black ones are leather.

Are you all bored yet with the nauseating detail about my Target trip?? Fear not, we are almost done.

I managed to then check out, after fighting off the $9 sunglasses which tried to leap into my basket unbidden. And I avoided the garden center altogether for fear of the cheap roses that I probably couldn't resist. I was disappointed that I didn't find a new gold watch - I've been looking for one of those since before Christmas. But 3 out of 4 ain't bad.

And now for the part I'm sure Auntie Lo has been anxiously anticipating. When all was said and done, I got a big bottle of lotion, a brand new, just released DVD and 3 pairs of really cute shoes for just over $50! I thought I did quite well. Especially on the shoes. I think my trip to Marshall's in STL has had a lasting effect on me.

In summary, I may not have Aldi's, but I do just fine anyway.

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