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37 Thoughts I Have When Going Into Target

We've all been there.

Meghan Zimbler
Aug 11, 2015
Springfield College
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37 Thoughts I Have When Going Into Target
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I think everyone knows the feeling: walking into a store, knowing you do not really need anything, but still wanting to open up your wallet and buy that cute new top for only $24.99. Well, for me, Target is that place.

Spending about a week thinking about the next time I will hit the store with infamous red bullseye in the front is just the beginning. Actually walking into those theoretic golden gates of glory is where my story ends.

Everyone must catch my drift when I say I love Target. There is no denying it; it was inevitable. I mean, granted this superstore is just like any store, but to me, they have everything and anything I need. So what is going through my head, you ask?

    • Which door should I go through?
    • I am only going to spend $20?
    • I don't need a cart. If I get one, I'll probably want to buy more.
    • Ok, maybe just a basket.
    • This is annoying, I'm getting a cart.
    • Do I need a Starbucks? Yes. The answer is always yes to coffee.
    • I should have left my Target RedCard at home.
    • I should not have come here today.
    • Okay, yes I should have.
    • *Gets to $1 and $3 Section*
      • Is this all really under $3?!
      • You never know when I'll need this, and plus it's only $1.
    • Maybe I'll take a lap around the store first, scope out the place.
    • Ooh, hangers on sale? Need.
    • Dish towels? Yep.
    • Regular towels? Yep.
    • Ugh, I wish I had my own house.
    • I love the outdoor section.
    • When I buy a house, I am totally getting these.
    • Maybe I'll start gardening; all of these gloves are so cute.
    • I think I could grow tomatoes.
    • I need trail mix ...or chocolate. Whatever, I'll get both.
    • Ooh, this soda is exotic looking.
    • Target brand food is my favorite. So quality.
    • Fruit leather? Sure.
    • Ugh, so many ice cream flavors. I need three.
    • I have to go check out the makeup.
    • New lipstick? $3?! Need.
    • Need. More. Makeup.
    • I guess I'll just restock all my makeup.
    • Let me check out the clearance clothes.
    • Who cares if this is the wrong size? It's 70 percent off!
    • Whoops, that's maternity.
    • I need a new skirt.
    • No I don't ... Not for $30, at least.
    • Why can't rugs be cheap?
    • I think I need new throw pillows.
    • Okay, let's walk to check out.
    • Thank God I have my RedCard. Five percent off my whole purchase.
    • $80.00?!
    • I guess I got a lot of stuff for that much money.
    • Whatever, I'll be back next week. I'll only spend $20, then.
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