So what's this about?? If you continue to read you'll definitely get a whole lot of nothing but you may be entertained.
At about 6:30 pm CDT I decided I needed an adventure in accomplishing practically nothing. I attempted to make myself somewhat presentable to the public by changing out of my "slobbies" into less slobby clothes and a bit of makeup (so as to not scare anyone). I took off on a mission in my car with the sunroof open (yes, a wannabe convertable).
The most direct path to my destination includes 4-roundabouts (yes, I said 4... with minimal cursing). Now let me tell you my definition of a roundabout... a mindless, senseless, worthless, bit of roadway infrastructure designed by some "yupped-out" yuppie to totally annoy everyone who has the misfortune to drive on one. These "new, hip" ways of torturing anyone with a drivers license are the most ridiculous and ill-conceived roads know to modern mankind. My advice to everyone... avoid if at all possible.
After surviving the 4-roundabouts without having an overpowering need to severerly hurt the person(s) who destroyed southbound Renner between 87th & 95th street my next stop was a gas station. I pull into the gas station and head to the first island of pumps... to find that the pump I pull up to is "not working"... but no worries... there's four more pumps on the other side of the station. I tool around there and just before I pull up to the pump the person who was behind me as I pulled in, parks his car there. But again... no worries... I'll just use the other pump... but guess what?? It's broken too. I'm not destined to get gas? Well, I finally find a pump that's not broken or being used and fill my car up without anymore problems.
By now... after 4-roundabouts and 2-broken gas pumps... I'm starting to wonder about my need to make this trip. Is it worth it, I wonder??? But "yes" I have a 33% off coupon and I know the purchase I want to make with it. I forge on... my destination is minutes away... my credit card is ready! I can do this. Afterall... I've overcome two large obstacles (well... obstacles in my pampered JoCo mind anyway).
I arrive at my destination. Lifeway at last! As I pull into the parking lot and notice that not only is the best parking space available but all the parking spaces are available. I begin to wonder "is this place open?" The "open" sign is lit up, unless it just looks that way because of the way the sun is hitting it. I walk up to the doors fully expecting them to be locked but "yippee" they're open.
I take a few minutes to browse through the discount books, look at a few bibles, and bible studies, and pick up my newest purchase. I ask a store clerk about a few gift items that are on sale. I quickly learn that those are sold out. My first thoughts are "didn't I just get this flyer?" But oh well, it's not that big of deal. I then wait in line for the one and only clerk to ring up the two people in front of me. I put down my book and my 33% off coupon and start to retrieve my plastic. Then the devasting news is delivered, my purchase doesn't qualify for the 33% off because it's published by Lifeway. Let's see here... I'm at a Lifeway store, with a 33% off coupon for a Lifeway store, but all Lifeway stuff is not eligible for the 33% Lifeway coupon. Sure, that makes sense... just like 4-roundabouts makes sense.
I've reached my limit. I calmly exit the store without making a purchase (which pleases my husband). I head back home with anxious anticipation of manuvering 4-roundabouts once again.
