Today while I was staycationing at DSW Shoes, a torrential downpour of rain ensued, leaving me with no choice but to take shelter within the store until the danger was over.
*Talkaholics Anonymous-style Tangent*
By the way, why do they call it DSW Shoes? Since I can only assume that DSW stands for Discount Shoe Warehouse, that would mean DSW Shoes is really "Discount Shoe Warehouse Shoes." This reminds me of an ATM machine or TCBY Yogurt. Someone call the the department of redundancy department. We've got a doosy on our hands.
*End Talkaholics Anonymous-style Tangent*
While I was there, I met a beautiful new friend. Her name is Cowboy Boots Marked Down 50% In The Perfect Shade Of Cool Brown That Goes With Anything, Scuffed and Aged To Perfection With Sturdy Leather Soles and Subtle, Feminine Detailing.
But I just call her, Boots, for short.
Since I had nothing else to do (you remember the rain I told you about), I proceeded to try her on.
I took note of her beauty and obviously fine craftsmanship.
I took note of her "50% off the discounted price" sticker.
I took note of how cute I thought she looked on me.
I took note of the fact that buying off-season was a totally smart thing to do, and that if I bought her now, I would technically be buying off-season, even though I am no respecter of seasons when it comes to a good pair of boots.
But then the rain stopped, and I remembered that I had a very special O Canada party to get to. I lovingly placed Boots back in her box, remembering that just because something is a good deal, doesn't mean I should buy it. I slid back into the shoes I'd come in, shuffled quietly through the store, got in my car and drove away.
And thus we see, that sometimes you want to buy a beautiful pair of boots, and it is really hard to pass them up.
They say that "this too shall pass," but when it comes to being tempted with beautiful shoes...I've got to say, I'm just not sure that's true.
11 comments:
I have come to believe that DSW is just in the wrong order and actually stands for:
Womens Shoe Deparment
You have will power, I am so proud of you and wish I could do the same, because when a pair of shoes calls for me I come running and drop to my knees. Spouse has put me on a no more shoe shopping until 2010, I'm doing good so far. :)
My rule is, walk away even leave the store. But, if they still haunt you and you think about them go and get them.
The End
...or like ITT Tech. I'm not 100% sure what all the letters stand for, but I'm pretty sure there are far too many T's in that name....
Did it again.... I've really got to start checking to make sure that Steve isn't signed in before I hit submit! Aargh!
I'm flattered you're using my style tangents.
Refreshing, aren't they?
You can tell two stories in one and don't even have to warn your readers.
P.S. Great work on the self control. However, if you show up one day with your friend Boots, no one will judge.
I think you should have just bought boots. 50% off for cowboy boots, which based on my upbringing know no season, seems like too good a deal to pass up. Like the other day, I was in the grocery store and they had Golden Grahams (which is just about my favorite cereal ever) and each box had a 1 in 10 chance of winning a cash card. It was just too good a deal to pass up. I should have bought 10 boxes, however, as the 2 boxes I bought did not contain cash cards.
Your DSW thought reminds me of when they started building the new art museum at the University of Utah. It's called the Marcia and John Price Museum Building. I can only assume that it holds lots of Wall Paintings and Floor Statues, and that it will be big enough that I will want to wear comfortable Feet Shoes and maybe a nice Torso Jacket in case they have the Indoor AC on.
I think you should go back. Off season buying is smart. I think I hear the boots calling your name.
Are you sure you can live with yourself without "Boots"? Fast forward to this fall when you're wearing your best long jeans and you remember your long lost friend "Boots" whom you have left alone on the shelf. Think about it.
You can't bring boots to an O Canada party anyway. They only allow maple leaf shoes. Try finding those on clearance.
It's hard.
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