TARGET IS ADDICTING
Readers, if you only comment once in your entire LMM span, please let me know that I am not the only one in the world with this little “problem.”
Today I went to Target after dinner with my mom. I had a list, I had a plan and I had a goal. It was simple. I just had to walk out of the store with exactly what was on my list. No more, no less. Shouldn’t be a problem right? Yeah… wrong. What is it about that store that has me wandering the aisles contemplating new bedding, wondering if I do indeed need that beautiful all-white appetizer server for the dinner parties that I NEVER give. How is it that I can go in with the intent to buy socks, gym shorts and a dry erase board for my desk and I walk out with all of the above plus two books, sports bras, Assets (new favorite undergarments btw), expo markers and this super cute notebook holder to take to meetings…. not to mention the desire for about 12 new dresses and tops, a couple pairs of new shoes – oh and did I mention the really cute appetizer server?
WHO AM I? The money queen? I think not. I am normally very good. I can walk into a store, resist temptation, contemplate the pros and cons of purchases, tell myself if I really am still thinkng about it in 3 weelks I can consider getting it (it’s a great trick, normally you forget). At Target all of this discipline and good judgement flies right out the window and by the time I’ve left I’ve mentally redecorated my apartment and contemplated where to put things I know I don’t need.
Is this just me? Am I alone on this one?
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I think Target must do like the Vegas casinos and pump oxygen into the store. Once you get over the initial gag-inducing smell of stale popcorn, there is a cornucopia of girlish goodness and you’re all hyped up to spend.
You are not alone my friend. You are not alone.
I do the same thing at T.J. Maxx…except I also go when I don’t need anything at all. Something about the price vs. the “compare to” price gets me all the time. Furthermore, where else can I get a bra, paper towel holder, rug, indian inspired knicknack and unnecessary shirt all at once?!?
Target. I feel your pain.
It is definitely not just you. It is an addictive place that is just so wonderful! I think that some of the problem in target is that everything seems to fit and be applicable to your life. Everything just jumps out at you! So, no, you are not alone. It is a wonderfully intoxicating place that is like a candy store for people of all ages.