Black Friday

I did it this year.  The black Friday calling got me, and I went.  Not until 6:30am, but I went nonetheless.  And I have to admit, it was a mixed bag of feelings.

My first stop was to get Harry Potter dvd's advertised for $3.  What a steal!  The store only had one year available and said that each store only received one year.  If I wanted all six years that have been released I would have had to travel to six different stores.  Umph.  Not sure if I was upset about this fact,  or that I fell for the advertisement.  But I stood in line for 15 minutes to pay for my $3 dvd.  Didn't buy anything else.  I'll show them.

Then I waltzed over to Kohl's to find a nice top for Christmas with a little bling on it.  They were advertising most clothing at 60% of, so what the heck?  Since I was shopping for me it was kinda fun.  I got a chance to try on without four little eyes watching me.  I could concentrate.  I usually dislike being in a dressing room because very few articles of clothing fit this body well.  But I was having a joyful experience because I was taking some time for me.  There were corduroys that did not make my rump look like an inner tube.  Fun!  I'll get two pairs!  And I found not one, but two tops I like.  I must buy both then ask DadOfAllTrades for his opinion.  And I actually received some Kohl's Cash to spend next week.  Hmmmm....

Onto Home Dump-o, I mean Depot.  Poinsettias for .99 cents??  I'll take three.  Now, if I can only keep them alive until Christmas.  No tool belt for a little boy, so we must improvise.  Isn't that what Santa has to do sometimes??  Bought the adult version with an adjustable belt, so maybe it will fit.  If not we will venture to Sears after xmas and get a real pair of work suspenders in rainbow colors.  Fun!

Overall, I felt joy during this trip.  I avoided the real crazies that arrive at 3am, but I still got a little of the experience.  Next year?  Probably not, but one never knows.