I might want to live in France forever were it to have a Target. Who goes to Meijer's anymore? Target is where it's at. Granted, at midnight, Target is not an option, but at high noon I will pick Target over Kmart, Walmart, and Meijer anyday.
I went into Target with the simple task of buying a second pair of exercise shorts because they're THAT good (have a look yourself - they're black with red piping along the top, and they might just be the most comfortable thing I have ever worn. Certainly worth a trip to your local Target). But once I had walked in, I realized there were aisles and aisles of consumerist fantasies to be explored.
Pretty, cheap jewelry. Cute, cheap skivvies. Funky, cheap hats. Functional, cheap spatulas. Groovy, cheap rugs.
There was a point at which I wanted to buy the eight dollar body pillow and the twenty dollar rug before I realized that these things would have to be brought back to the other side of the ocean. My thought: Target needs to install overseas. I just don't understand how a country can fully function without it.
I also decided that when I do move back to the States, I will allow myself a few things to ease the painful, painful transition that will be my life. These things are:
- an old, beat-up VW bug (provided I don't live in NYC or San Francisco or somewhere equally as equipped with public transportation. If living in a temperate climate, the VW WILL be a convertible)
- A $500 shopping spree at Target in which I will buy cute things for my home
- A dog
Now, the VW and the shopping spree are obviously dependent on finances, because I just can't up and spend $500. Or up and buy a car, no matter how crappy and beat-up it is. But once I ever DO have the $500, they will be spent at Target and I will buy many beautiful things.
Have you ever seen their appliance aisle? I could spend days in there.
I've often said about France that the selection is always very slim. At the grocery store, you have two types of toothpaste which you can choose from. Three types of laundry detergent. Maybe four types of shampoo. But then, conversly, 500 types of cheese. The problem: I love laundry detergent and hate cheese. So what I really need is a Target in France - so much selection for all things not-food-related. And such smooth shopping carts, too. I've never had a bad one there.
Do you think you will move back eventually, then? Meijers is for edible stuff. Tarj� is for everything else.
You know, I was just thinking about the wonders of Target myself. I've decided that, once I get my own apartment, it will be completely furnished by stuff from Target. It's like Pottery Barn at a fraction of the price.
Srah - I think I'm 50/50 on it whereas two years ago I was 100% for staying in France. So I don't know where that puts me, other than 100% sure that I can never be 100% of anything.
Justin - You are SO right with that last sentence. Exactly what I was thinking. I'm willing to do some assembly if a kitchen table is only gonna cost me 20 bucks. Everything at Target is nice-looking, too. Can I help you pick out good stuff at Target? It would be like a practice round for myself.
new running shorts?! I might just have to hit up target myself when I get stateside! Can't have you looking too flash with your new shorts AND shoes joggin around Luxemburg gardens...and about moving back to the states...whats this about 50/50?! you have to stay for at least another year or too, or else how am I going to get my Lee fixes? :) I'm just kidding ya know. But...I am missing you and can't wait to get up at 8 am to head over to meet you for a jog. Fun fun! :)
I like the Luxembourg Gardens.
Bun voyagee!
I cut my figer toight, so I', goimg to miss keus reqyiring the right index finger... but I hust wanted to say amen sistah, regarding the Target Love.... and those shorts! hoooeee!