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I had money, a bad week, and wanted shoes.
I was walking around the mall, and saw a cute pair of «Mary-​Jane» style shoes that I wanted to investigate further. Remember the style from years and years ago, before they butchered it, when they were simple with chunky soles? I’ve been looking for a pair like that for years, and could have sworn that I saw a pair in the window.
I walk in and was immediately not greeted by the girl behind the counter, even when I said «Hiiii!» in a cheery voice. Didn’t acknowledge me in any way, tell me about any sales, just looked up, and looked back down. Well, fine then… I proceeded to look around, trying to find the section with my size. One the way over to my shoe size section, I saw a few pairs of shoes in other sizes that looked super cute, and hoped that I could find some that fit me.
Now, there’s a reason why I go to the mall, middle of the afternoon, on a weekday. I deal with people and crowded spaces all week. On my day off, I like to be able to shop without too much interference. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind if people ask if I need help, or make small-​talk or anything like that, but I don’t like to feel like I’m in the way of other people trying to shop. I was just raised properly like that… there was a sales associate who wasn’t. While I was trying to look at their merchandise, and see if they had any sales going on, since no one had bothered to tell me, she’s stocking shoes or something to the left of me, and to the right of me, above my head, banging around. I honestly don’t know what she was doing! She was literally inches from me no matter where I was in that section. Mind you, there was just one other customer in the store. I know they have to get things done, but it would have been nice if she could have waited until I left, or maybe even an «Excuse me, sorry (insert lame explanation)» instead of just sighing like I’m an inconvenience, which I’m sure I was, but she was an even bigger one to me. I started looking at her after a bit, hoping to make her feel as uncomfortable as she made me. Childish, I know. She didn’t even look at me. Who does that? Who dicks around with merchandise right above a customers head?
After a few minutes of all that, I gave up. I came to shop for shoes to relieve stress, not to have more created and feel beyond unwelcome. As I was leaving, no one even said bye :(

I *heart* retail therapy. I *heart* cute shoes and purses and clothes and accessories. I cannot, however, afford to buy all the cute things that I *heart* especially when the kiddo needs new shoes for school and cheer. So I headed over to Payless last week and happened upon the BOGO. Found her perfectly pristine white cheer shoes, but needed another pair to take full advantage of the BOGO. I was cruising for some black pumps for work and there they were. The Jana Peep Toe Mary Janes in a black and white plaid fabric pattern with a shiny black heel and black patent trim. Extra love for them being comfortable enough for all-​day wear.

I love shoes. More than loving shoes is my love for cute shoes that don’t cost a ton. I have changed my mind about you Payless… you just keep getting better. The American Eagle line is my favorite. When I cant afford to give in to my shoe fetish like I want to… I hit Payless to kill my cravings!