It's pretty safe to say that Target is loved by the masses. In all seriousness, it could easily be deemed the upscale Walmart of middle class America and for that reason alone we appreciate it. However, this is for everyone who loves this amazing store just as much as the next person. Here's to you and the many experiences you've had in these red and white aisles.
1. Go in for one thing, come out with 17.
Whether you're going in for toothpaste or to browse aimlessly, you're bound to leave with a new shower curtain, a new dress for a wedding you haven't been invited to, a new book you won't read, and another coffee mug that you just couldn't live without. Now, $100 later, and you're probably sitting in your car in disbelief because you still don't have toothpaste.
2. There's no such thing as walking through the dollar spot.
The sneaky thing about Target is that they put the dollar section right as you walk in the door. They also make it a cluttered maze so when you find something you "needed," you feel triumphant because you found it in the chaos. The only way that they could hurt you worse with that sneaky little section is to put one on the other side of the registers too.
3. Everyone has their own mental map around the store.
There's no way you're leaving any stone un-turned, any bargain un-found, or any knick knack unseen. So maybe you start at accessories first and work your way in a circle to makeup. Or maybe you start at the food and work your way to the shoes. Whatever way you choose it's your navigational skills that lead you to victory.
4) Today wasn't really your day for Starbucks...
But shopping till you drop is exhausting and now your parched so you need a venti caramel macchiato, two pumps soy, shaken with light ice to help you on your voyage. That'll be $8.50 please. Besides the fact, Starbucks and Target make a signature color pairing of red and green...does anyone else feel the Christmas spirit year round?
5. There is always a decision that is going to need to be made.
Yes, these wedges are 50 percent off and only $20...but do you NEED them? No. But now you're all the way at the other side of the store and you've already been here for 45 minutes, so you make the decision that these wedges now live with the bread. Sorry, Target employees, you guys are the real MVPs, especially where all decisions for the day were made on the same endcap.
6. Your significant other is going to think you were either eaten or lost.
In reference to the statements above, you went in for toothpaste at noon and now the store is about to close. So while it only feels like 15 minutes, you've probably had this conversation more than once.
7. You vow to never do it again.
Everyone makes a promise to themselves to never spend as much money next time. Or they vow to make a better game plan so they don't take so long next time. Of they make themselves believe that next time they will only get what they went in for. Sadly, that's a lie, and the next time you go to Target you'll leave in an hour and thirty minutes with no toothpaste and a $100 less in your bank account.
