I've come to the realization that my things are irresistible. I can draw no other conclusion. Exhibit A was two weeks ago when that woman reached out to rub her hand on my yellow purse and play with the tassels. Exhibit B was this weekend. I was at my local drug store. I went to pay for my items and when I did so, I pulled out my orange flower wallet...
The cashier said, "I like your wallet."
I replied, "Thanks, my sister gave it to me."
She said, "Wow, I really like that. Where'd you get it?"
"I think it's from Alaska."
Then she picked up my wallet, waved it over her head, and screamed, "HEY THERESA!!! Come over here! I wanna show you something!"
I must have been standing there with my mouth open.
When Theresa walked over, she said, "Check out this wallet, isn't it great? I really like it!"
Theresa said, "Yeah, that's real pretty."
My cashier said, "Yeah! I knew you'd like it, so I had to show it to you! Where'd you say you got it from again, honey? I gotta get one of these! It's just perfect 'cause I walk all the time, to and from work, too, and I don't carry a purse like you got there, I just carry my lunch bag and it'd be nice to have a wallet like this so I could just put it in my lunch bag and not worry about getting robbed or nothin'."
Thankfully, by this time, she had put my wallet down and it was safely in my possession again. But is it just me, or is it not normal to touch or pick up other people's things without asking? Am I off base here?
Oh, and Crazy-Drugstore-Cashier-Lady, if you're reading this, I found a similar item for you on ebay:
Enjoy!
Daily Details:
- weather: warm days, cool early mornings and evenings
- jacket, c/o Frenzi Thrift Store (Have you been there yet? Please let me know if you have!)
- shoes, local, approximate current cost per wear (accpw) $30
- jeans, old, accpw $1
- top, old, accpw $15
- love elixir necklace, accpw $3
- clutch, old, accpw $1
- wallet, gift
- ethical ensemble evaluation: A
You're not off-base, it is rude to do that...and more than a little weird.
ReplyDeleteYou could try scowling but with your sweet face it might not work.
Ok that clerk was a little creepy. Your emotions were right on. She needed a slapping.
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No I would've been uncomfortable too if someone did that. I love the white jacket it's very flattering on you, and the shoes are very chic !
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What a cool coat! I love coats with shorter sleeves. My husband thinks it's ridiculous, because, you know, coats are suppose to keep you warm and dry. Shorter sleeves are just more flattering on me tho! I usually roll up full length sleeves anyway. Oh lordy, I'm rambling.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I know what you're talking about. People act the same way about my hair. Thank goodness no one has ever just started touching it, but I have had people yell across stores to have their friends come gawk at my head.
Wow, I've never had someone do that. I would be just as uncomfortable.
ReplyDeletehaha, that's funny but I'm sure it's not actually normal to do things like that when you don't know the owner personally. it's a bit crazy, yeah. but your wallet really is beautiful. so is the jacket you're wearing. looks royal!
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This is really funny, and now, I'm sure I would have reacted like you and felt a bit uncomfortable with this situation! But your wallet is indeed very cute! And I love your shimmering coat too!
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oh my, that is not normal! but it's kind of funny! i guess it's a compliment, but still very odd!
ReplyDeleteYeah I'd be pretty annoyed if someone picked up my stuff too! Definitely not normal.
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Oh that is funny, I don't know that I would have been as nice about it! I do have to say it is a pretty awesome wallet though!
ReplyDeleteI also really love your shoes! They're very pretty!
Well, you always look so cute that everybody wants to be you!! A lot of nuts out there, tho, that's for sure.
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I'm with your girlfriend, it is so NOT cool to pick up my stuff if I don't even know you. Not cool at. all.
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ReplyDeletefunny incident, but she was out of line, you simply do not do this- I would have freak out a bit
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that jacket is soo fun and love your heels!
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No, it's not normal to act like this, and it's called bad education or the complete lack of it.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately for you your sweet face reflects your character. These people know that they can get away with such a behavior with you. So don't worry, it's not you, it's they, and you act absolutely classy here.
Some people's emotions are just on override and they can't control themselves when they see a unique thing. When I was pregnant with twins I was huge and women all the time were touching my stomach like it was some kind of alien nest. Weirdness I say! But now I can just look at it as a compliment and thankful that I don't do that to others.
ReplyDeleteIt is a really cute little purse. And so are you! ;)
What an adorable puppy! I love that wallet, and those shoes are so cute.
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ok I am the same way, I would have been shocked too but would have played it off like I didn't care. It is weird but don't ya think it was sweet of her to be so carefree and comfortable with you? No? I do admire people who don't care about what other people think...to a point. Love your shoes, they look so pretty on you. I guess you are just an irresistable person. I keep coming back for more...dawn suitcase vignettes xo Can I use one of you photos if I link back to you?
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Hahahaha!!!! I'm laughing out loud as I'm reading this! Can you say "boundaries"? One thing to compliment, another to handle. Sheesh! Awkward. Adorable look, Vivienne. She just couldn't resist you!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is STFU. I can't believe that happened to you and cannot imagine that happening to me. At all. That is craziness. CRAZINESS.
ReplyDeleteBut, it really is a great wallet. Not hold it up and shout great (it's not a gold nugget after all) but great.
I love how your doggie is posing so 'loyal-y' beside you - adorable.
ReplyDeleteNo, it's not polite behaviour to me - I have a thing about people infringing on my personal space - but then again, she was excited and may have forgotten herself. :)
Uh... what the heck? That has never happened to me before! But then again maybe none of my stuff is irresistible :P
ReplyDeletei'm laughing. i know to you it, isn't funny. hey, remember that song, "simply irresistible?" i loathed that video. did you?
ReplyDeleteYou have the cutest flats! And such a cool coat. I have had the same problem but with my natural hair. Somehow people think it's cool to touch and pet it. #blankstare. Some people don't even ask. WTH? I particularly despise those ones!
ReplyDeleteTell your husband that I read somewhere that those of us with super sensitive smell are descended from the "scouts" of the old caveman tribes. We used to sniff out enemies, like stinky animals or sniff out food, like fresh berries etc. Now I just sniff out who uses Tide to wash their clothes or perhaps who doesn't wear deodorant. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteConnie*
You are soooo not off base. When I read that it reminded me of a very off base middle school student I had...scary. Sorry for that invasion to your personal space.
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I think you have good taste. And crazy people know it!
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