It's Been 33 Years

No that's not my age, that's our anniversary. I feel like I'm 33, but when I look in the mirror, well that's another story. On this day 33 years ago we had the biggest party ever. That's when Rob and I got married and our whole life changed. The venue was gorgeous, and I just happen to have all of the most important people in our life there. The band was great, and so was the food. Anyone that says a big wedding is overrated is wrong. It is so worth the big day, and I loved every second of it.
Just as I have loved every second of the years to come.... the good, hard , sad, rough, dippy , joyous, happy, crazy, busy, wondrous. I wouldn't change a thing. It's been a great ride. The best part about this whole thing is that I have shared all of these great experiences with someone that absolutely gets me. I may drive him up the freaking wall , but he gets who I am , and that's pretty cool. Can he handle another 33? Yikes! We'll see.

Wal-Mart phobia

Alright I will admit that I have Wal-Mart phobia. I can not got to Wal-Mart if it is going to be busy. So before any Holiday...it doesn't matter , summer or winter you know Wal-Mart will be busy. I do not, on a regular basis go to Wal-Mart after 3:30 pm. In my opinion that's when Wal-Mart is at it's peak for shoppers.
I can tell when the isles start getting too busy, that's when my heart rate starts going up, and my irritability level heightens. Then just add to that shopping etiquette. I know I have mentioned in previous blogs that Rob has no...none, I mean Nada, Wal-Mart shopping etiquette, hence, I hate to go to Wal-mart with him.
You people that live in these materialistic cities that just happen to have Target or Marsh, or better yet....Trader Joe's. I hate you all. You have no idea how deprived I am , where I live , in Southern Indiana...that Wal-Mart is the main staple of our shopping priorities.
You can not avoid it. That's where they have Kashi Go Lean- Crunch. My friendly neighborhood, family owned store does not have my Kashi Go-Lean Crunch. Rob loves Red Baron single sized Pizzettes. I can not buy those at my smaller store that I am more comfortable in. So I have to visit this store, that gives me anxiety at times.
I thought this was something that only pertained to me. I have talked to several other people that have the same issues as I when shopping this venue. ( I am sort of getting sick just saying the name over and over).
I am not trying to trash the store, obviously I shop therefor I need it. I do not want it to go away.
I just need to find a way to deal with my W-Mart phobia. So yesterday, I called my friend Kara and we did our W-Mart shopping together. It took us twice as long, but it relieved my typical pangs of anger and irritation. I had someone else to talk to while the clerk took extra long to scan the products. I had someone to distract me when a rude person blocked the isle, or walked in front of me when I reached for @% cottage cheese. Usually I want to run people over with my cart when they get in front of me. Having a friend helped distract my aggressive feelings. We just debriefed each other in the car on the way home. I can not imagine living in New York. Eventhough NY city has GREAT shopping, I could not handle the crowds, traffic and the rudeness on a every day basis. I can handle it for a specialty show or a phenomial restraunt, but every day grocery, supplies, and going to work....no way. Give me my po-dunk Indiana, and freaking WalMart. I am too set in my ways.