I Don’t Think I Like Shopping Malls Much
My wife and I went Christmas shopping on Saturday at the Christiana Mall in Delaware, and I realized something. I hate malls. Maybe it’s just during Christmas season, but I am annoyed with others who are shopping, the ridiculous prices, and trying to find a parking space. For some reason, I’d much rather go to Target, Circuit, City, Best Buy, or any other department store – please don’t hold that against me.
I spent the entire day at the mall, going into stores, looking at price tags, and thinking to myself that I could do so much more better than this. I’ve realized something about myself. I love to find bargains … this is probably a trait that I got from my mom. But additionally, I don’t enjoy shopping in places where I can’t find anything that I would like to have for myself. I understand that Christmas shopping isn’t about me, totally, however, if I’m in a store, like Pottery Barn, and I find nothing that I long for, I have a tough time purchasing something for others. Maybe, it’s just an illness or something.
My wife told me that I can’t go around buying CDs, DVDs, and games for others, just because I like them. I understand that, but sometimes I just can’t put my mind to buying things for others when I’m not inspired.
Perfect example – we were in this store, and my wife found this photo album that she thought was really cute. I shrugged, and told her that if anybody ever bought me a photo album (without any pictures in it), I’d be offended. It’s not that I don’t like photo albums, but this seems like something I could buy on my own if I needed it, much like socks and underwear.
So, I ended up buying a few little things. My wife was probably pissed off that she spent a day shopping with me – she could do so much better on her own.
In a few days, we’ll be swamped with offers and advertisements for Black Friday. I’ve seen some “sneak previews” from some stores, and I’m intrigued. The thing is that I really don’t feel like getting up at 4:00 a.m. to go Christmas shopping.
i haven't started any Xmas shopping, i'm going to be part of that crazy december crowd
ReplyDeletei am a mean beyotch when december shopping though, a really big mean one :)
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Haven't started my xmas shopping either and it's starting to freak me out.
ReplyDeleteI too hate malls. Online shopping is the way to go.
I like malls, but I hate "shopping" at them. I also always feel like I can do better bargain-wise somewhere else. I'm all about outlet stores and on-line shopping.
ReplyDeletePlus I like to get very personal gifts for people and usually the mall is not the way to go unless it's something specifically reqested.
And just to brag a baby bit, I have finished all of the kid-shopping this month and will be done with the adult shopping very soon. But don;t hate me too much, this is the first year I have ever been this far ahead.
--snow
I try to avoid going outside during the Christmas season, it can get scary out there. Online shopping is where it's at.
ReplyDeleteI hear you Los. All of a sudden I became a tightwad. I just refuse to pay retail. When I do, I get angry. Oh, and I loathe malls.
ReplyDeleteInternet, baby... I am doing all my shopping online.
ReplyDeletemy friends and i avoid worthless gifts by purchasing nothing, and expecting nothing to be purchased for us. makes life much more simple.
ReplyDeletefamily stuff though.. well, hey, gotta sacrifice then.. but still, i 3rd the online or bargain bin shopping.
I never pay retail if I can help it.
ReplyDeleteMolly - So, YOU'RE the one!
ReplyDeleteStep - I have done some online shopping ... I might have to do more.
Snow - I've gotten most of my shopping done, as well ... started in October.
Eric - I hear ya, but sometimes you get swept up in the "bargains."
FM - Maybe we've just become more "responsible" or something. Retail is a bad word in my book!
Kristin - Others seem to be in agreement with you.
IAM - I probably buy too much for my friends ... not that I need to.
Jeff - See, Al Gore was good for something!
Smokin' - I saw you in action a week ago at DSW.
God bless the internet and me not having to deal with idiots. Amen.
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the malls. People everywhere, no one walking on the correct side, the "flow" of people always coming at me...
~small panic attack~
The smell of 25 different foods all at once in "the food court"
~shivers~
Did I mention the people, (stupid people) with strollers, walkers adn 10 kids all on dog leashes?!?!?!
HATE THE MALL!