Slow walking through Walmart looking at random things after work, or any afternoon really.
I got to do that today. It was my turn for “flex Friday”. That’s where we come in a half hour early every day during the week, skip our lunch break on Friday, and then leave at 1:30 instead of 5:00. We don’t do it every week. We take turns so our department isn’t completely empty on any given Friday.
This week was my turn. There were a few things I needed from the store so I went home after work to let the dogs out, then I headed to Walmart. I love when there are things I need from both sides of the store. I took my time getting the things on my list from whatever the side is called that has the medicine and toothpaste and stuff.
Instead of taking a direct route over to the grocery side, I stopped and looked at throw pillows. I eventually picked two for the living room, not originally on the list. Then I got several bags of Valentine’s candy for a work event next week. Some Starburst jellybeans and Cadbury Crème eggs also made it into the cart.
I won’t go into detail about the other random things that went into my cart that weren’t on the list. This could get really dull if I did. But my point is, wandering around the store and looking at stuff when I’m not rushed makes me happy. I’m grateful that I am able to throw miscellaneous items into my cart. I’ve always been someone who likes “stuff”. I’m not necessarily proud of that. It is after all just “stuff” that I ultimately can’t take with me at the end. But it makes me happy while I’m here.
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