Sunday, November 3, 2013
Fainting in T.K. Maxx...
One of my least favorite things about Germany is its lack of thrift shops. In the US, I have easily gained ‘Professional Thrift Shopper’ status, and it is fairly disappointing that I can no longer use my fine-tuned skills. I can no longer get three sweaters, a pair of dress shoes, a suit jacket, five random animal knick-knacks, a holographic picture of Jesus, and a bow-tie, all for under twenty dollars. I can barely buy one piece of clothing for less than twenty Euros, and although I have been sucking it up for the sake of beautiful European fashion, I’ve been looking for alternative ways to shop.
While I was in Bonn this week, I stumbled upon a T.K. Maxx (Yes, T.K., not T.J.) and it was a beautiful experience. Although it can not compare to a Goodwill, I did find myself a bit faint while I wandered around the slightly reduced prices. As a result of my fragile state, I ended up walking out of the store with very few purchases, but it was relieving to know that there’s someplace in this country I can go for some shopping therapy, if I ever need it.
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well mason, that is one of the realities of life. glad yoy made it through that shopping experience and hav TK MAXX to fall back on in a pinch. Guess, we here in the states, should be very thankful for salvation army and goodwill stores! Just wait till you come home, you will "live" at these stores. Love Gram E
ReplyDeleteThe first time I went into the GIANT Savers in West Roxbury I actually shopped for such a long time I became faint from the lack of food and hydration. But I got down in the middle of the aisle, put my head between my legs to get the blood flowing to my brain, and pressed on. Miss you, Mason! Love reading your posts!
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