The funny thing is sometimes some of our most intimate purchases are forced to be shared with complete strangers. Last week I went to the store specifically for a pregnancy test, but somehow my nerves lead me down the frozen novelty aisle and that is where I discovered a new Ben & Jerry’s flavor that I have not yet tried! Although I didn’t need a pint of Chocolate Macadamia, I felt like it needed me. Really, how could I refuse “Fair Trade certified cocoa & vanilla… that creates fair & equitable opportunities for farmers & their communities, promoting sustainable farming practices that support a healthy planet & respect for people too.”?
So there I was in line with my Clear Blue 2 pack pregnancy tests and a tub of ice cream and the moment I lay them on the conveyer belt it was like time started to move in slow motion. I could have sworn the people in front of me were deliberately stalling so that everyone in line could have a good look at my items and assume I am knocked up and stressed out. All these thoughts are going through my mind and I am becoming increasingly embarrassed by the whole scenario until it was finally my turn to check out. As I slide my debit card through the machine I think about how silly and self-absorbed I am. I am sure no one even noticed what I was buying. Then as the cashier hands me my receipt I gasp and say “Oh no I forgot to get cash back! Oh well.” The cashier quickly responded “ I guess you got your mind on other things” as she points out the pregnancy test I had just purchased. I nodded, grabbed my bags and walked away, and as I did I couldn’t help but look back and laugh.
3 comments:
You were gutsy to buy just one other item with your preg tests. I have bought several --actually more than several in my life and the last time I had to buy about 5 other things I really didn't need. It was a teen guy cashier who I tried to avoid but my other line was slow and then he called me over to his empty line. As I read your post I thought--well at least you didn't have pickles too. But who ever actually wanted pickles when pregnant???
that's funny - i remember early in the summer i bought a test at CVS and i was behind an older lady at the check out (with a teenage guy cashier too) - she turns around and looks in my cart and says, quite audibly, "so are you hoping for a positive or negative?". when i said positive she said "well, i think you're pregnant, you have that glow!" and i couldn't help myself and said "acutally, you're just embarrassing me..." and the teenager looked very akward...
hahahahahahaha Reminds me of the time I bought tampons and a big bag of M&Ms. People moved outta my way when they saw all of that coming!
heehee
dawn
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