Free stuff warms my heart August 23, 2007
Posted by brandy in MY BIRTHDAY, adventure, happiness.trackback
So let’s talk birthday.
It was fantastic. There was ice cream cake and family and presents. There were a few drinks, board games and phone calls from friends in Germany. It was like, all my favourite things wrapped up in a bow and handed to me while I sipped a cocktail and was fanned by shirtless men.
Or something like that.
In preparation for this birthday weekend of theatre watching, piano bar singing and a trip to a corn maze (because I have diverse interests) I went to the mall. First, I returned a pair of cords and a long sleeve shirt. I had bought them during some “buy one get one half off” sale, but once I got home I decided I wasn’t ready to accept the idea that fall was coming and thought if I returned the clothes and stuck it out with the flip flops, I could sustain the summer season. (Because yes, I’m deluded enough to think what I wear affects mother nature’s thinking pattern). However, they refunded me the full amount, not the sale amount, which resulted in an extra $26 in my non-cord wearing pocket. I didn’t notice until I had got home and would have called except there was even a BIGGER mistake that my conscience had to deal with….
Although I’m not going back to school, I find that I get sucked into the idea of back to school shopping. Everything is so warm and plaid, and who doesn’t need another sweater vest? I decided that if I was going to put my foot down and NOT get sucked into the commericialization that comes with back-to-school, I could at least do it while wearing a new bra. So, I went to the bra store. 4 bras, and 5 pairs of new underwear later, I left the store and went home feeling like, I earned these things since you know, I had returned things previously. It wasn’t until I got home I looked at my bill. I had paid $42.18 for all my purchases. Oh, and I bought a $20 ‘discount’ card. Soo…. I paid $22.18 for 4 bras and 5 pairs of underwear.
Now.
With each bra being $38, I know that my saleslady obviously screwed up. But right now, I’m just going to revel in the awesomeness of the situation and love my ‘free’ bras. And for the guys out there who don’t understand how exciting it is for a girl to accidentally get her bras for free, it’s like… if Heidi Klum came over to your house with a six pack of beer and offered to rub your belly while you watched NASCAR.
It’s that sort of awesome.
so watcha gonna do?
I had a similar thing happen when I shopped for office clothes for my first “real” job - bought a whole bunch of stuff and when I got home I realized that they had forgotten to charge me for one of the suits. When I returned to teh store (Eaton’s) to fix their mistake, they couldn’t believe that I had come back so gave me the suit anyway. Karma
Free bras? FREE BRAS? Screw morals. Take them and run.
You crack me up! Great line… “it’s like… if Heidi Klum came over to your house with a six pack of beer and offered to rub your belly while you watched NASCAR”.
Glad to hear your birthday included cocktails with shirtless men fanning you… now if only one of those shirtless fella’s had been Clooney, all would be right in the world.
Free bras…yes you make a great comparison for the boys. It is kind of like that. I hate bras and worse, I hate buying bras. But since I am so well…(ahem) endowed…I don’t really feel too comfortable going braless in public. Unless I’m in Vegas. Then it’s OK because you’re supposed to let the girls hang out there. But in Nebraska, they’re still on the “only small boobies get that kind of freedom” mindset.
Sounds like you had an absolutely wonderful day - which is just what you deserved! Yay for Birthdays! Mine is in 50 days (I had to count it out for my husband the other day…just to remind him).
Hehehe… so what next?
Great that u enjoyed ur bday… there’s nothing like (free) shopping any time of the year, esp for bdays!
Well Happy Birthday to you indeed!
I”ve never had something like that happen to me and the putz that I am, if I realize that the cashier hasn’t charged me for something I let them know. I should just keep my mouth shut but then in that case it would be like I’m stealing. Finding out at home you got free stuff is a completely different thing. Free bras is good … getting full price back instead of sale price is good too … everything happens in threes. Maybe a job is next???
Wow- 2 screew ups to your advantage in one day. How often does that happen? Like never…
Bra and undies shopping is the best! Particularly when you get those little matching sets, and then they have the super comfy singlet and undie combos…(sigh)…I think I might have to head out at lunchtime…
So glad your birthday was fun, looks like karma gave you some presents too!
I think that last line just about killed me.
Wow. I can see that that is pretty awesome. I guess that explains how come we have yet to play scrabble.
That’s really sweet about the free bras! Ka-ching!! I’m glad that you had such an awesome birthday!
Bras? What are those? Oh…are those the things you need if you have, you know…boobs?
HAHAHA! That’s so flippin’ awesome. It’s so hard to find a good bra decently priced, I’m resigned…free bra, that’s just suh-weet. It’s the good birthday karma, lols!!!! *wink*
You obviously wrote a lot of things here but by the time I got to Heidi Klum and NASCAR, it was all a blur. Actually, if you had only said Heidi Klum or only said NASCAR, the same thing probably would have happened. You probably mentioned your birthday, so I’m glad it was great!
glad to hear you had such a nice bday my friend! and the festivities continue through the weekend! fabulous. there is nothing like free bras. my question is, what is a “bra store?” are we talking VS here? just wondering, because you know, VS is one of my faves. i went there tonight in fact.
If the universe decides to give you free goodies, I say take em! They probably got rung through under the wrong code- they budget for those kinds of mistakes.
Happy Belated!
Sounds to me like it was your birthday along with Christmas, Easter and a win in the lottery all on the same day! Cool! Happy happy days!
Oh and I do love a birthday that extends to the week-end. It is the only way!
I feel bra store means LS and you got the prestige card and you’ve come home with some fab luxury or itec ones? good girl. don’t ever feel bad for buying bras, you will wear them. and you need good ones. its like a good haircut. oh and that calendar of discounts? you can use those coupons in months other than what’s listed. further, you’ve overpaid now and then at the bra store and the pant and long sleeved shirt store so they owe you some freebies/extra cash.
hope you have a fab bday weekend!
Free stuff RULES!!!
I love free stuff!
Bra shopping is one of my least favorite things to do! Mine are so small that the last time I went to Victorias Secret and asked for my size, they told me they “don’t sell anything that small”. I need to find a good store that has my size! My daughter will soon actually need a bra more than I do!
Free bras!!! Now that is a treat!
I don’t see how they can charge so much for them anyway - beyond the fact that we “need” them and can not make them ourselves. sigh… enjoy the free factor for a bit.
happy birthday!
Free stuff is much better than Heidi Klum. Almost as good as George Clooney, though.
your free bra comparison for the guys was hysterical! you crack me up! I get caught up in the back to school shopping too, and I’m not in school or have kids. the school supplies call my name.
sounds like you have a fabulous birthday. =)
See….crap like that never happens to me.
Ohhh man. I love it when I let the comments go this long… Okay. Here I go!
Kathryn- Does it make me sound like a bad person that I’m thinking about not calling? I suppose I will call and let them know the error, but there’s a large part of me that doesn’t want to.
Heather- Annnnd I feel better about keeping them already!!
Hope Little Sushi is doing well lady!
A life uncommon- Yeah, a little George on my birthday would have been fantastic. Man. The guy is almost the same age as my dad, but yet I find him so… captivating. (George, not my dad). He’s just got this old school charm, and I’m surrounded by guys who still call boobs ‘jugs’.
Amanda- A new birthday countdown to look forward to! Hurray! As for the no bra look, you know, I couldn’t go without one, but even when I’ve wore tank tops with the built in bra, I always feel sort of… naked. Like I’m not wearing shoes.
Still Searching- Thank you for the birthday wishes. As for what’s next in terms of the bra situation, I don’t know what I’m going to do. Probably call and offer to pay the difference. It’s not that I’m overly nice, it’s just that karma scares the crap out of me. As in ‘what’s next for my life’, I have no idea.
Airam- A job!? What a novel idea! I would LOVE one, this continually having to put on a big smile when I tell people I don’t have a teaching position for the fall is getting old. Reeeeeally old.
Princess of the Universe- I know! And, I hit all green lights yesterday too. Man, perhaps I should have bought a lottery ticket?
Ames- I agree! I don’t know what it is, but when I’m wearing new knickers, my world is a better place. Ohh and I’m a fan for the matching. Even if (ahem) no one is currently knowing it’s matching except me.
justrun- I’m glad you survived. I would miss you if you died, your blog is one of my favourites!
the patient- Yes, that sort of explains it. Birthday week has gotten pretty hectic with plane rides and impromtu dinners… next week? And I’m curious how the interview went!
bastet3- I know!! I was pretty happy. And I love that you said “Ka-Ching”. That’s one of my favourites!
Accidentally Me- Yes, they are also the same things that prevent me from wearing a tube top without looking like I’m auditioning to be a playmate. Ahhh, the grass is always greener I suppose….
Joanne- Yes, I like the idea that karma/the big G whoever a person thinks is in charge, realized it was my birthday and decided to give me a little something extra. And free bras are just the way to warm my heart!!
MC- That’s understandable. Heidi Klum is a fox. I just like the fact that she gives off this vibe that she would drink beers with you at Octoberfest and be able to burp really loudly. It’s funny. I like those traits in other girls, the ones who can do stuff like that are the ones I want to be friends with, but a guy who could burp the loudest at the table just wouldn’t do it for me.
brookem- Nope, not the VS… I’m not sure if Canada has them? I get the catalogue and buy the clothes online, but I’ve never actually set foot in a VS store. I know. Sometimes I think I am deprived. We have version of VS called La Senza (that VS just bought so now I can get my VS lipgloss from La Senza without having to pay shipping charges or asking friends who are visiting the States to stock up for me. Suh-weet!!)
Kyla Bea- The fact that you just told me they budget for these sort of mistakes is really making me think I don’t need to make the call…. ohhhh but karma. Oh man. I’m torn! I’m torn I tell you!
Jacinta- Agreed! I feel A birthday week is always welcome. Besides, it’s only a week, it’s not like I’m needing a birthday month (although, I have one friend who I think will soon be taking over an entire month for her birthday soon….)
Ruby- Did you go shopping with me?? You got it all right! Man. I dig those itec bras. It’s like a cashmere hug for my boobs all day long. Wow. That sounds so wrong, but the bra feels so right that I’m keeping it. And really, I can use those coupons whenever I want?? I did not know this!
appletini- Agreed!!
Tori- I understand that. I have a couple small chested friends and they never get as excited to bra shop as I do. As for VS saying that, could they have not said it a nicer way?!! Man, people these days.
The Exception- Yes, I’ve often wondered why they are so expensive. But I also wonder why printer ink is so expensive. And cheese. And toliet paper. And film. Okay, I’m starting to sound like my grandfather. But really, bras should be free. If women didn’t wear them, the world would be chaotic and I think the entire structure we’ve built our society on would collapse. Imagine guys who got to see nipple all day long??
SWF42- Ahh George. Yeah, he’s like my standby when I’m thinking of great men. There’s just no one better than him. Sure, there’s youngings like Ryan Gosling, but it’s like, comparing your favourite Ked sneaker to a Manolo. It just doesn’t work.
pam- I’m glad I’m not alone with the back to school shopping craze. I think it’s extra tough because back to school is also the start of a new season (at least here in Canada), so it makes it that much easier to justify needing the clothes. I think I need a serious retail therapy intervention.
The Diva’s Thoughts- I’m sorry. Maybe it will on your birthday?? I suggest trying to get trainee’s to ring your items through.
Yeah, I’m not much for guy belching. A hot lady doing it though….well that’s all together different (that’s what she said!!)
That last paragraph sums it up exactly right. The last time I went bra shopping I spent $150 and I mostly got really boring t-shirt bras.
I love it!!!
Enjoy Birthday weekend!
Holy fucking spam comment. Yikes.
What cool guy watches NASCAR?
Um. Wow for comment #28. That took me like 12 minutes to scroll through.
Happy belated birthday!
And here I thought that free bras always had to be overworn and beige!!
MC- Maybe I just like girls who can burp because I’m not really good at it? Hmm. This requires more reflection.
Clearlykels- Yes, I find it’s easy to spend a lot at the bra shop. I console myself by thinking they are all stitched with gold and sewen by elves, which is why they cost so much.
egan- Yeah! That comment was nuts. What I don’t understand is that one slips through the radar yet 4 ‘happy birthday!’ comments went to spam. Oh wordpress, you disappoint me.
Princess Pointful- I know! That person had a lot on their mind. Serious issues!! And I love how now everyone is going to refer to Egan’s comment.
no vs?! holy hell. but i have been to la senza! they dont have them here anymore, but i was loving it when they did. glad to hear you can get your lipgloss more locally now. i just bought two last night. woot!
So instead of Heidi and beer, can I have Seal come over with Mike’s Hard Lemonade and sing me a song?
congrads on the bras. For some of us they are very hard to come by.
WordPress is slacking on the job. I hear it’s a pretty good service and don’t say much or Brookem will flip out.
I like the metaphor. Although, we don’t get to see Nascar much in Europe. Happy birthday by the way.
YOU SKANKAROO!!!!! Jealous. I mean….er…Happy Birthday!!!
I would buy that lotto ticket. Thats if it just doesnt stick to your shoe on the sidewalk or something.
Happy Belated Birthday by the way. I think we all love the free stuff, especially a good bra.