A Girl can’t even buy milk anymore without being proposed to...
Sometimes going to the grocery store is an adventure...
I stopped by the store after work last night to pick up some milk and a couple other items I was out of. I was standing in the check out line looking at celebrity gossip magazines when finally it was my turn to check out.
Oh shit! I thought rummaging through my purse. I couldn’t find my driver’s license or my debit card.
I left them in the pocket of my jeans I wore to Riley’s the night before to hear the Dives. I suddenly remembered.
I’ll write a check! I told myself.
Oh, but what if they want to see my ID. My internal dilemma continued.
I wrote my license number on the check hoping that would be enough for the clerk.
I have their club card and I’m in their system! I rationalized.
Oh please, please don’t ask for my ID. I really want that People magazine with Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s wedding pictures in it. I pleaded internally.
To my relief, the clerk took my check without any questions and sent me on my way.
I pushed my cart with my milk; People magazine, bottled water and a few other items in it towards my car when suddenly a man lingering in the parking lot approached me.
Oh no! I thought putting on my sunglasses and trying to push past the man.
I hate grocery store parking lots. There is always someone approaching you in the grocery store parking lot for one reason or another; whether its to beg for money, sell you something, get you to sign something, or wanting to wash your car windows for money. Don’t get me wrong, I know some of these people are genuinely in need or down on their luck, but the experience is always just creepy enough to make me feel like at any moment they could abduct me from the parking lot.
“Are you ready to get married?” The man asked approaching me.
“No!” I replied shocked.
That’s a new one… I thought.
“I have the ring right here!” The man exclaimed.
“No thank you.” I firmly responded as he followed me.
“Need help putting your bags in the car?” He asked not willing to leave me alone.
“No. I got it. Thanks.” I exclaimed.
Giving up the man approached another female shopper on her way to her car.
“Do you want to get married?” He asked her.
“No!” She exclaimed pushing her cart.
“I have the ring right here!” The man exclaimed again.
She pushed her cart faster ignoring him…
Crazy! I watched in awe.
“I’ll do your laundry.” He enticed.
“I’ll wash your hair!” He pleaded to no avail.
I wonder if he’ll find someone desperate enough to marry him… I thought as I drove away.
Geez, what a girl has to go through these days for a little milk…
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Makes me think we ought to open up a discussion about odd marraige proposals. I actually received a valid one back in January... except the guy didn't know I was on the verge of dumping him. Poor guy. The best marraige proposal I ever received was actually in a play, so it wasn't technically ME getting the proposal, it was my character getting the proposal. Now that is pretty darn pitiful.....
that's all interesting... if that man had been the johnny from "chocolat" i bet you'd accept in a heartbeat! lol...
whoah. I guess he wasn't the Superman you were looking for.
Wow! I just noticed you added me on your blog roll, will you marry me?
Hey! That's how Daniel proposed! Well, not really...I'm actually a big liar. Now you've made me scared of the grocery store. :)
Somebody's reject is somebody else's Superman. I think the weird guy at the grocery store will find his Lana someday! LOL And you, Matildakay deserve a man WAY better than someone who will settle for the first girl that says yes. Don't we all?
Awesome blog story, I laughed. There's definitely some odd people out there.
Seriously? Which parking lot?
That is almost as bad as the mall now. I can't stand going there because those kiosk people always try to stop you and sell something. I hate it! Remember when you could just walk through the mall and chat, window shop, and get a cookie? Now it's a freaking obstacle course.
Although... without proposals, thankfully!