Old Age Confirmation

I think I'm getting "old."

I struggled with going home and facing the music (aka the little candy beggars--er...little darling's), or hiding out at a friends house in the country--at least until it was over. I rationalized I had very little candy to give them. In reality I had plenty. 

I finally decided to go home for Halloween. 

But not before stocking up on candy at Sam’s. The deciding factor was the absence of DDP in my pantry.  And only one flat fizz-less bottle in my fridge. 

I'll only run in, grab a bag of candy and a case of DDP.  Then I'll be on my way, I rationalized.

Like that has ever happened 

True to form I got my two items. And true to form I added a few others. 

Pasta, red sauce and white sauce, bread, grated Parmesan cheese.  Just the essentials. 

Then I thought, "I may as well look at the puzzles and books 'on my way' to the soda corner. What could it hurt?!"

When I made my way to the register I had the meager items I had run in to grab.  Plus the Italian additions. And I found a planner that checked off many of my boxes. (Really, I am a planner snob. They have not made the planner I want. I need to show them how it's done. But this one is doable.) 

And not one. Not two. But THREE books. I usually wait until they hit the dollar rack at HalfPrice Books.  So three--at full Sam's prices--felt like a huge splurge. 

My total was almost what I had in Sam’s Cash. 

I don't believe in coincidence.  It was meant to be. My entire haul was free. All because I decided to get the candy beggers some treats. 

But it gets even better. 

I meet the door checker and she says, "You're good--but hold on a sec--I've got something for you."  

This is new. 

I tried to recall a special event. Nothing comes to mind. She presents me with a huge bouquet of flowers. 

It's not quite my birthday. Not my Sam's anniversary. Not even a special Sam's multiple year. 

It's because they are getting a little wilty and they would rather give them away than trash them. Awwww. I may have to actually buy some flowers next time. Good marketing ploy. 😉

So my picky self found a workable planner, received flowers, and "free" groceries, AND three books. Not bad for a 20 minute shopping spree. 

But the BEST?! 

I got TWO really good boxes for my stuff. 

That's the kicker. The confirmation I'm old. I get excited over a good box.