The Dillards Sale….

I had no idea what the Dillard's sale really was all about. I had a crash course in it today. So mom and I had heard they had an AWESOME sale new years day. We arrived bright and early, and there was a line to get into the store. (oh my) We were seriously thinking how bad could it be? Well, I managed to get pushed by 3 different people (and am amazed I didn't fall). When I walked in I immediately moved off the beaten path. Out of the way of the crazies. That was when the first lady pushed me, as I had been standing still, and said something along the lines of 'move'. SERIOUSLY!? I was standing in a corner out of the way looking at a sweater!!!! How dare she touch me let alone push?? I just said "excuse me, I was looking at something."

I then made it to the shoes/bag department. BIG mistake. Mom and I promptly found our way out. More pushing, shoving etc. It was chaos. Women carrying 3 purses to an arm, hoarding pairs of shoes to try on. It was madness. I don't understand how people get worked up for junk. I mean ultimately thats all it is. We can't take it with us when we die. Its a bag/ boot. There is no need to be rude or pushy. Mom and I had to leave. I couldn't deal with the sheer volume of people. That and I wasn't willing to get hurt over it.

We ventured around the mall, and did end up doing some shopping. Key is we waited for the initial masses to roll thru. I had many more rude encounters with people thru the day. Once when we approached a bench, and lady running up and saying "hey we were sitting there"… our response? "no you weren't". lol. They were not sitting! They were walking up just as we were. No to mention we were just re-arranging bags and not going to sit anyway! Point is…people are nutty. I will not attempt that again. It was worse or just as bad as some black friday events, and I avoid those.

Overall, I had a fun time people watching, and spending time with my Mom. That said….I will not be joining her again on such an outing. #1 too dangerous for me, as Im not steady on my feet. #2 just not worth it.

I am exhausted from my outing. We had just upped my pain meds yesterday to try to get everything back on track. As of right now Im tired, my head, and feet hurt. Im about to call it a night. Tomorrow I plan on a lounge day. Sleeping in, and just trying to recover. When mom said Dillards sale I know its more like where hoards of women go to wage war.