I ventured to the Mall today. A sometimes exasperating journey. I'm one of those women who are on a small mission when I shop at the malls. I suppose, many women feel it is a relaxing time, a time to simply walk around and look, admire, keep in touch with the latest trends, or collect new reusable shopping bags? It seems to be a "thing" to be toting multiple bags from one or more of the shops. Sort of a spoils of war thing ... the more bags, the more successful the shopping? I'm still contemplating that reasoning, or, for that matter, why is it important to be seen with your hands full of shopping bags?
I mention this, the shopping bags, because, on my walk from the car to the awaiting glass doors of shopping heaven, I happened by a man and woman loading bags into the trunk of their car. It appeared he had been golfing while the wife had been shopping. He was dressed in golfing attire and had his glove tucked neatly in the back pocket of his pants. The golf clubs were pushed aside to accommodate her bags. The husband, while expertly arranging the various sized bags, said to his wife, "I'm happy to see you had such a good time shopping, honey. What an assortment of bags. Must have been a great success?" To which she replied, "It was ok. I didn't find exactly what I wanted, but, these will do." He slammed the trunk closed, walked to the passenger door, opened it and helped his wife into the car.
As I strolled to the glass doors that led me to the awaiting clerks at the stores I would visit, I caught myself laughing. Why, you might ask? Well, I, by nature, have one of those comparative minds. You know, that thing when you look at something, take out the mental scales, and see which one weighs more? Oh, well, maybe you don't do that, but, it can be perplexing at times for those who do.
Do you ever have those seemingly fleeting thoughts that, actually last seconds, but seem to last for hours? I had one of those self reflective moments when my mind offered it's retrospective slide show. One of those flash movies in your mind that is probably your intuitive senses trying to get your attention, or, perhaps offer you some insight into a subconscious question/pondering that has been stored for future contemplation. Strange how your mind seems to hold onto things, isn't it?
My movie! Me sitting at the computer perusing profiles; picking up possibilities from phrases, descriptions, funny anecdotes, pictures, likes and dislikes. Each profile like a different store. Shopping!! Think about it. Isn't that what we are doing on the dating/social sites? I know, a strange analogy, but, if you really think on it, searching for that one special person is like shopping. Some dress in their finest to go shopping, even down to the sporty shoes that are really nice, but, with the full knowledge that if we walk too long in them our feet will begin hurting. Why is that? Because, subconsciously, we know we won't be there long and can rush home and put on our flip-flops? Or, perhaps we are those people who simply want to look good at any cost? Some wear the most comfortable clothing and shoes they have. Perhaps not stylish, but comfortable. Anticipation of a long shopping time? Maybe just a day of window shopping to see if there is anything we might like? I wonder. Then there are those that wear the finest, but, everything they choose is, actually, quite comfortable. A more confident, assured shopper, with a sense of style and comfort, ready for the browsing, or, the extended search for that just perfect purchase? If you look at the varied assortment of people at the malls, you will find these specific ones, or, hybrids.
Consider your profile as your clothing, and the site you post it to the mall.
What kind of shopper are you? Do you wear your finest to appear a serious shopper with the intent to spend money? Do you wear the nice stylish, comfy ensemble to be relaxed while you shop? Do you dress in clothing that is just you, knowing you might leave empty handed, or, might leave with a plethora of bags (possibly contemplating taking some of it back if it doesn't fit), or, if you are really a mission shopper, perhaps you will find and leave with the prize you came to find ? Then, maybe you start thinking you will dress one way, and by the end of your typing presentation, when it is time to go to the mall, you are wearing something different than what you thought you would wear?
Now, consider your profile as one of the shops in the mall. People from all walks of life will pass by. What clientele are you hoping to attract? What kind of shop are you?
There are a multitude of blogs and forums here at MM. Interesting reading on some. Many asking why this, why that. Many offering insights. Some drama, and some hilariously funny. I like to think of the blogs and forums as the wondrous food court of MM's mall. Diversified, tasty, fast food, sit down meals, spicy, bland, salty pretzels, luscious ice-cream, hot and cold selections, just about every cuisine is offered.
Some who read this (and thanks for reading!!) may think it flippant, or silly, or as if I am making fun of serious searchers for that one heart that beats with theirs. Not the intent. None of us are perfect. So, I am simply talking and thinking myself out at the same time. It's good to look inside. Ok, back to looking in my closet. That is, after all, the beginning of any excursion . Well, at least, I think so. Maybe there are nude shoppers out there? Don't know.
You know, when it comes right down to it, the best we can do is to be ourselves. Wear the clothing that is who you are. Choose to be you. As to the store thoughts? Same thing. Be uniquely you. You can't please all the shoppers, but, you may be the one that one unique shopper has been searching to find.
I ventured to the Mall today. A sometimes exasperating journey. I'm one of those women who are on a small mission when I shop at the malls. I suppose, many women feel it is a relaxing time, a time to simply walk around and look, admire, keep in touch with the latest trends, or collect new reusable shopping bags? It seems to be a "thing" to be toting multiple bags from one or more of the shops. Sort of a spoils of war thing ... the more bags, the more successful the shopping? I'm still contemplating that reasoning, or, for that matter, why is it important to be seen with your hands full of shopping bags?
I mention this, the shopping bags, because, on my walk from the car to the awaiting glass doors of shopping heaven, I happened by a man and woman loading bags into the trunk of their car. It appeared he had been golfing while the wife had been shopping. He was dressed in golfing attire and had his glove tucked neatly in the back pocket of his pants. The golf clubs were pushed aside to accommodate her bags. The husband, while expertly arranging the various sized bags, said to his wife, "I'm happy to see you had such a good time shopping, honey. What an assortment of bags. Must have been a great success?" To which she replied, "It was ok. I didn't find exactly what I wanted, but, these will do." He slammed the trunk closed, walked to the passenger door, opened it and helped his wife into the car.
As I strolled to the glass doors that led me to the awaiting clerks at the stores I would visit, I caught myself laughing. Why, you might ask? Well, I, by nature, have one of those comparative minds. You know, that thing when you look at something, take out the mental scales, and see which one weighs more? Oh, well, maybe you don't do that, but, it can be perplexing at times for those who do.
Do you ever have those seemingly fleeting thoughts that, actually last seconds, but seem to last for hours? I had one of those self reflective moments when my mind offered it's retrospective slide show. One of those flash movies in your mind that is probably your intuitive senses trying to get your attention, or, perhaps offer you some insight into a subconscious question/pondering that has been stored for future contemplation. Strange how your mind seems to hold onto things, isn't it?
My movie! Me sitting at the computer perusing profiles; picking up possibilities from phrases, descriptions, funny anecdotes, pictures, likes and dislikes. Each profile like a different store. Shopping!! Think about it. Isn't that what we are doing on the dating/social sites? I know, a strange analogy, but, if you really think on it, searching for that one special person is like shopping. Some dress in their finest to go shopping, even down to the sporty shoes that are really nice, but, with the full knowledge that if we walk too long in them our feet will begin hurting. Why is that? Because, subconsciously, we know we won't be there long and can rush home and put on our flip-flops? Or, perhaps we are those people who simply want to look good at any cost? Some wear the most comfortable clothing and shoes they have. Perhaps not stylish, but comfortable. Anticipation of a long shopping time? Maybe just a day of window shopping to see if there is anything we might like? I wonder. Then there are those that wear the finest, but, everything they choose is, actually, quite comfortable. A more confident, assured shopper, with a sense of style and comfort, ready for the browsing, or, the extended search for that just perfect purchase? If you look at the varied assortment of people at the malls, you will find these specific ones, or, hybrids.
Consider your profile as your clothing, and the site you post it to the mall.
What kind of shopper are you? Do you wear your finest to appear a serious shopper with the intent to spend money? Do you wear the nice stylish, comfy ensemble to be relaxed while you shop? Do you dress in clothing that is just you, knowing you might leave empty handed, or, might leave with a plethora of bags (possibly contemplating taking some of it back if it doesn't fit), or, if you are really a mission shopper, perhaps you will find and leave with the prize you came to find ? Then, maybe you start thinking you will dress one way, and by the end of your typing presentation, when it is time to go to the mall, you are wearing something different than what you thought you would wear?
Now, consider your profile as one of the shops in the mall. People from all walks of life will pass by. What clientele are you hoping to attract? What kind of shop are you?
There are a multitude of blogs and forums here at MM. Interesting reading on some. Many asking why this, why that. Many offering insights. Some drama, and some hilariously funny. I like to think of the blogs and forums as the wondrous food court of MM's mall. Diversified, tasty, fast food, sit down meals, spicy, bland, salty pretzels, luscious ice-cream, hot and cold selections, just about every cuisine is offered.
Some who read this (and thanks for reading!!) may think it flippant, or silly, or as if I am making fun of serious searchers for that one heart that beats with theirs. Not the intent. None of us are perfect. So, I am simply talking and thinking myself out at the same time. It's good to look inside. Ok, back to looking in my closet. That is, after all, the beginning of any excursion . Well, at least, I think so. Maybe there are nude shoppers out there? Don't know.
You know, when it comes right down to it, the best we can do is to be ourselves. Wear the clothing that is who you are. Choose to be you. As to the store thoughts? Same thing. Be uniquely you. You can't please all the shoppers, but, you may be the one that one unique shopper has been searching to find.
billzeke !!!! OHHHH ..... Ummmm .... Boxers or briefs?? ~wiggles eyebrows~ I'm a boxer woman, myself (men's briefs hold no appeal for me as my own attire). In fact, I have several pairs of the nice comfy silk boxers. But, they are actually lady's boxers ..... does that count as true boxers? hmmmmm Maybe that is another blog? I wonder, is curiosity sometimes dangerous? Believe me, going to that mall was out of desperation to find a last minute birthday present. However, I had the opportunity to rediscover exactly WHY I do not go to the mall. Reminders are a good thing. AND, it did give me inspiration to write down my sometimes obscure thoughts. I totally agree, sitting in front of the computer definately has it's advantages. And, happily, one does not have anxiety attacks walking to the parking lot, only to discover there are wayyyyyyyyy to many vehicles that look like yours. But, then, you can experience the car thing at the grocery store parking lot.....or even worse, Target or Walmart!!!! ~cringes~ I'm happy you survived the parking lot and are happily here with us, might I dare say, lounging in your underwear?
billzeke !!!! OHHHH ..... Ummmm .... Boxers or briefs?? ~wiggles eyebrows~ I'm a boxer woman, myself (men's briefs hold no appeal for me as my own attire). In fact, I have several pairs of the nice comfy silk boxers. But, they are actually lady's boxers ..... does that count as true boxers? hmmmmm Maybe that is another blog? I wonder, is curiosity sometimes dangerous? Believe me, going to that mall was out of desperation to find a last minute birthday present. However, I had the opportunity to rediscover exactly WHY I do not go to the mall. Reminders are a good thing. AND, it did give me inspiration to write down my sometimes obscure thoughts. I totally agree, sitting in front of the computer definately has it's advantages. And, happily, one does not have anxiety attacks walking to the parking lot, only to discover there are wayyyyyyyyy to many vehicles that look like yours. But, then, you can experience the car thing at the grocery store parking lot.....or even worse, Target or Walmart!!!! ~cringes~ I'm happy you survived the parking lot and are happily here with us, might I dare say, lounging in your underwear?
I haven't been to a mall in almost 10 years. The last time I went I forgot which door I came in and had to walk around the parking lot in 110 degree heat until I stumbled upon a cop who was kind enough to drive me around while I kept trying to activate the security security device on my vehicle. Finally it went off and I went home. I swore I would never go to a mall again and I have not. Now I sit in front of my computer when I need something. Never nude; but frequently in my under wear. Always makes me chuckle whenever I am shopping for under wear. It only take a second to figure out the size and style I need to order that way...
I haven't been to a mall in almost 10 years. The last time I went I forgot which door I came in and had to walk around the parking lot in 110 degree heat until I stumbled upon a cop who was kind enough to drive me around while I kept trying to activate the security security device on my vehicle. Finally it went off and I went home. I swore I would never go to a mall again and I have not. Now I sit in front of my computer when I need something. Never nude; but frequently in my under wear. Always makes me chuckle whenever I am shopping for under wear. It only take a second to figure out the size and style I need to order that way...
I agree! Most definately Snowflakes! Or, perhaps to the scientific mind, DNA? hahaha As individual as we can be. Funny thing .... when two people meet, in the search for love, they are as individual as they can be. It is who they are, when they fall in love, that the other person loves about them. Food for thought! Thank you for your comment!
I agree! Most definately Snowflakes! Or, perhaps to the scientific mind, DNA? hahaha As individual as we can be. Funny thing .... when two people meet, in the search for love, they are as individual as they can be. It is who they are, when they fall in love, that the other person loves about them. Food for thought! Thank you for your comment!
