Meijer's Thrifty Acres

You know you show signs of shopoholism when even discount shopping can generate some excitement on a trip. I am here in Indianapolis for business. My hotel is near a Meijer's Thrifty Acres. For those of you who don't know, Meijer's is a Midwestern "everything but the kitchen sink" store offering discounted prices on everything from baked goods to floor mats. It's like a Super Wal-Mart. Only way better. Slightly less cramped together, and from what I've noticed, fewer check writers and extended families all huddled together in one aisle (it also appears significantly cleaner, but I haven't been there during the graveyard hours or on a weekend in a very long time). I knew I had to stop somewhere on the way back from my meetings for some contact lens solution (I always forget SOMETHING), but I did not know I would be so lucky as to stumble on a Meijer's so close to my hotel. I probably spent a good hour in there, picking up some Purdue paraphenalia (including a football jersey beer coozy and two shirts for Shawn - sadly, no girlie gear...), running shoes, gum, a diet coke, the contact lens solution, and a duffle bag. The duffle bag was so that my new stuff could come home with me. I nearly acquired a new hair dryer and some workout shorts, but at a certain point enough is enough, you know? Of course, there's always tomorrow night . . . .