I was in a better mood today.I went into work and everyone was just taking it easy before our three day weekend.We all went out to breakfast.As always I can count on my guys for a good laugh.A couple of them even gave me a Christmas gift.I was really touched at their thoughtfulness.But reminded that I had yet to start my own Christmas shopping.
I feel better,I think I am up for some shopping.First I head into Pier 1,grab that candle holder, my sister has been eyeing.Next stop, Target.I have to find those Food Network cookbooks for my mom.My gosh, it's so packed.It's so loud.There is a baby crying.I am standing in front of a dozen cookbooks for what seems like hours.Which one did she say she wanted?Then I hear a woman's voice reach me above all others.I hear her say,"I told him I want to go to dinner and a movie."I turn around and see it's HER.I quickly duck behind the book shelves.I can still see her...she is walking aimlessly through the main aisle, talking on her cell phone.I am frozen in my hiding place.I can not move.I can not breathe.All I can do is stare...at HER.He left me for HER!! You have got to be kidding me.I couldn't look that Plain Jane if I tried.Stringy, mousey brown hair,no make up,shirt too tight, jeans too small, all covered by a dirty grey sweat jacket.I feel like I want to throw up.Then I feel like I want to break into a hysterical cry.In the end I just start to laugh.I decide I am crazy and want to abandon my shopping trip . I head to the cashier for check out.I look over and there SHE is again, in the next lane.I start to giggle and silently send up a prayer.God help him.
