Material Girl

Loki: I love me some Walgreens. I should hate that store because I can always find something to buy in there. I cannot get out of there without spending at least $50. I always go in with one thing in mind and then I remember 5 more things that I could use. My mother hates this and always yells at me for not paying attention. I will run by there to get something we need like toilet paper or dishwasher soap. Then I remember that I am almost out of mascara. This will lead me to the make-up aisle…Where I will inevitably try the “newest” thing- liquid eye shadow (for an instant smokey eye!) or new lasting-all day-smudge-proof lipstick and so on and so on. I have entirely too much make-up. I love make-up and it will all get used…eventually! Walgreens or CVS (they are equally fun for me) have everything you could possibly need. From laundry detergent to nail polish to popcorn! I realize Wal-Mart has such things too and is an all-in-one store. I am sure it is at a much cheaper price, but Walgreens and CVS are easier to access. They aren’t as crowded, and I don’t need a giant cart to push through. (I do get in the same trouble at Wal-mart Superstores too….which is why I never go.) I actually should push a cart at Walgreens because I usually end up with an armful of things that I can barely keep ahold of before dumping it all on the counter to check out. I am sure this happens to more than just me???

Stella: I don’t get it. I hate Walgreens and stores like The Dollar General. Those stores just smell weird to me & I’d rather not go in them. I much prefer Walmart or Target any day. I can’t leave Target without paying $100. It’s like admission to going into the store. Except I do come out of there with some very fabulous things. And I will say that there is such thing as TOO much makeup. I have a whole tub full of make-up that I have passed along to Nana Bess in the hopes of her using up. I have a new goal- to not buy MORE until I am all out of whatever I have. It’s a very hard concept for me. We are living in a material world. And I am a material girl.

Loki: Are you like a virgin too? Speaking of which, I want to see that new movie Easy A. But back on topic... I love some Target too, and I have the same problem there. I don't know what it is... maybe I shouldn't be allowed to shop anywhere. I guess it is a good think that I keep track of the finances in this household. Big T apparently spends all his dough at gas stations... that has to be worse than Wal-greens. I dont get what the deal is with energy drinks...and why he must have 3 of them a day.

Stella: No. It’s pretty evident to all that I am not a virgin. I’m glad we could talk about it on here though. My bff took me to see Easy A last night. (It was funny. You would like, but mom would not.) I love Emma Stone. And hello? Did you not pay attention to the sermon this week on consumerism?! (Actually I think he was just making a connection with how today's consumerism mentality can be transferred to how we feel we should benefit from the church and so on and so forth.) I don't think he said I couldn't go out and buy 3 pairs of new boots after church was over.

Loki: Yes, I heard the sermon and I wrote part of this blog before Sunday so I didn’t feel convicted. I just meant I get out of control buying things that I don’t really need. Yes, our society is driven by THINGS. It is a bit ridiculous, and I hate to admit that I suffer from that. You know, our high point in our week should be church! I do not think church is the high point of my week. I guess it should be. My high point would be spending time with Baby Blue. I can’t help it I want to be with her all the time. What is your high point? We are getting off topic here, but I was going to write a whole blog about the sermon and it since you brought it up…I might as well share here. Gma Modern would be so pleased… except she missed church yesterday so she probably has no idea what we are referring to.

Stella: The high point in my week is getting to come to work and be with you. Actually, it is usually on Friday nights when my boyfriend takes me out on a date. No wait, it’s when I get to stay home with MY daughter which means I get the Mother of the Year award for saying that. Can you tell I don’t HAVE a high point in the week? I only have low points. How’s that for deep? I can’t banter spiritual matters or analyze them for you. I have a headache & it goes against my personality and everything within me to write about something profound that people already know & could just read about themselves in a book or some other blog. Bess or Gma Mod can write something encouraging back to you or you should just write a solo piece on such thoughts if you feel you need to express them to the public. I prefer to cover up my emotions with a thick layer of sarcasm. And ranch dressing.

Would someone else please talk to Loki so I don't have to? I'm too busy thinking about what I could dip in this Ranch dressing fountain I found... It's kind of disgusting & tempting at the same time..