Impulse Purchase

I went out yesterday (my day off) to run some errands that I'd been putting off for a while.

*Wash car
*Cash check
*Buy money order for newly sponsored boy from Rwanda
*Send out some letters
*Pick up book from Chris
*Throw some loads in the wash
*Threading
*Buy sneakers
*Buy some of my favorite body lotion at Bath and Body Works

All went as planned except for the last item on my list.

As I walked into Bath and Body Works a spirit of joy came over me--just knowing I'd get to use my favorite lotion IN THE WORLD, Magnolia Blossom, once again made me so happy!

I finished my last bottle almost a month ago and have been using some Avon body cream my mom had in her room.

As I scanned the walls looking for the Magnolia Blossom display of body cream, hand lotion, body wash, body gel, perfume, body spray...I never found it.

I panicked and saw a girl stocking shelves, hoping she could offer some hope, I asked, "Excuse me, where is your Magnolia Blossom display?", her answer, "Oh, its' been discontinued".

Ah, it was painful! I love that lotion and it has the perfect scent...I've never found any thing like it.

I asked what other scent is most like it and she said either the Cherry or White Cherry Blossom. I walked over to the display she signaled to and smelled...not even close.

I was ready to walk out with my chin against my chest when I looked below and saw a small fortune of Magnolia Blossom body creams hidden on the bottom shelf.

I don't know if it was the resonating sound of the woman's voice saying "discontinued" or the pure joy of finding them, but I quickly snatched 8 bottles (which was no easy task) and walked them over to the counter.

Even though they cost me $68, I really don't regret it :)

Trust me...you'll thank me when you smell me--it's THAT good!