So, What Happened?

I guess the easiest explanation is a recount of what happened today. 

I've been going back and forth on a new mp3 player for the gym for a few months, and finally decided to get it. Originally I thought to order from Amazon where it was cheapest, but I wanted it Right Away (as usual) so I hopped on over to Target. In-store, the mp3 player was $52.99, however I knew it was on their site for $44.99. It was only $7 less on Amazon,  and I decided that was a fair price instant gratification.

Unfortunately, Target apparently engages in consumer asshattery, as they don't honor the prices on their own site. Now, I thought I was being reasonable; I didn't ask them to pricematch Amazon, just....themselves. The look I got from the associate whom I asked made me wonder if he thought I was going to steal it. 

Denied, cranky, and not about to spend $16+tax extra, I put it back and turned to leave. As I did, I wondered aloud why anyone even bothers shopping in a store these days. And when I said that, I realized there is generally no good reason to do so, except instant gratification. Which is probably something I should learn to live with less of, anyway.

So here we are. 

I'll admit, I'm having second thoughts. My friend Marley will possibly cut me if I back out, though, so at the moment I'm stockpiling resources (Etsy, don't fail me now!) and contemplating a big ol' haul of supplies before my start date.

Suggestions greatly appreciated!