I leave work, my cell phone in my pocket, my keys dangling loosely in my hand.
I park on the street and as I walk to the automatic doors I check out my reflection in the window. Hmm. Not bad. I like the way my calves look when I wear these heels. I'm wearing a skirt today. The security guard wearing too much cologne but who doesn't look half bad for an old guy, opens the door for me. Thanks, I say, swishing past, batting my eyes just enough to acknowledge him, but not long enough to invite his glance.
My first stop is the produce section. Deep red strawberries. Shiny yellow peppers all lined up in a row. They look beautiful. Would I like to sample some new pinot grigio? Um, yes, I think I will. I swirl my ounce and a half in my little plastic cup and swirl it back. I've never had such a delight out of a box. Can I have another? And a little tiny piece of cheese? Yummy.
I breeze through frozen foods. What do I want to eat tonight? I can choose anything I want. Spring rolls, ravioli, toaster strudel. So many options for a girl to pick from. Hey, is that Culture Club they are playing? I love Culture Club!
Do not tempt me key lime pie. I mean it- STOP. You shouldn't tease me like that. You know I'd love to take you home but we just met. I shouldn't tell you this because I really like you but I have a carrot cupcake at home waiting for me. Will you be here tomorrow? Maybe I'll see you again.
Is that me? I grab my cell phone. BABY pops up on the display. Hi baby. You want me to pick up some beer for you? I don't have my ID but hopefully I won't get carded. Maybe the checker will be someone who has noticed me before. Cool. See you soon.
You know you need a date with your husband/partner when going grocery shopping is starting to feel like a night out.
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I'm all for any service that is created to help you with your relationships, especially now when we are heavy into the "mommy don't talk now" phase when I try to actually communicate with my mate about anything other than grocery lists (like baby #2, yes or no.) Sitting face to face could just solve our problem of sitting on the fence. If I could actually go out and have a drink in my hand some lipstick on? Maybe we won't have to talk it about it and it could just happen.. you never know.
