YES!

I do believe in love at first sight.

And this was love at first sight. When i found the perfect parking spot in the parking garage 10 feet from The Entrance, I knew something wonderful was going to happen. The same rush comes to me as it always does when i stepped inside. I inhale the luxurious scent of fresh brand new leather. I walk by and feel the smooth and firm straps and buckles and heels under the tips of my fingers. Oh! An assistant with his bright welcoming smile is asking me if i am finding everything alright! Yes everything is good...the world is at peace. He informs me about the sale that i of course already knew was coming this friday. I am fingering the beaded works of one particular peep-toe as he rambles on, when something catches my ear. "Can you repeat that?" i say. He smiles and repeats "The shipments for the sale has actually arrived already and we're doing a pre-sale meaning you can actually get the items before they officially come out...for the sale price! It's a secret we're not suppose to tell." He winks and hands me a catalogue. With my eyes wide i flip through the pages. There they are. The shoes that i had dreamed about but never seen on paper let alone in real life. I point at it to the assistant; "That one. In a size 7." He dissappears into the mysterious back door. I anxiously await him and finally see him reappear with a beautiful box worthy of what it contained.

The moment my feet slide into the black calf bootie, i know at once, i am in love. They were made for me. My heart quickens and i suddenly remember what i set out to do today. I think fast. "Sir, Is there any possible way i can hold these?" My stomach plummets when his face falls and replies "I'm sorry miss, we're not allowed to hold pre'sale items. I can try my best to hold on to these for you but there is no garuntee. They go fast and these in particular are quite popular." The world is sinking but i cannot give in. "May you please try to hold on to these until thrusday? and can i have your card so that i can call you to ask if they're still here?" After he hands me flawless card with each letter and number perfectly engraved in it, i leave with all the strength i can muster.

My head is held high and i am proud of myself. Self control! Yes! Solely Selfless Shopping...SSS! YES! I am stumbling around still amazed at my own abstinence. After a few minutes I realize something strange. I am still walking and browsing around but nothing makes sense. I can no longer see what is in front of me. There are no feelings at the tips of my fingers and i am numb all around.

I want those Via Spiga high heeled ankle boots.

No..I cannot contain it. I will not be complete without them...No No NO NO

YESS.....Suddenly i am in front of Nordstroms. I don't recall how i got there but i realize it was meant to be. Panicked, i rush in and desperatly search for the assistant who helped me. I cannot find him! Spazz! Spazz! And then there he was. Trying my best to be as composed as i could possibly be, I say "actually, i will take those shoes today please." He is silent for one milisecond and i burst out "Oh God!!...they're not gone already are they!?" He says "They are still here, would you like to try them on again before you make the purchase?"

I walk to my car holding a bag. Inside of that beautful silvery gray carrier Nordtrom bag is a box and inside that box wrapped delicately with tissue paper, are the most exquisite pair of shoes i have every laid my eyes on. And it is mine.

The world is content. Nordstrom is content. I am content.