To the Maxx

So last night before Jazzercise, I headed over to TJ Maxx to find some a.) cute work out pants to attend Jazzercise in and b.) socks because the dogs eat every sock they come in contact with. I went determined to just go in and out and arrive early for something for the first time in my life.

Yeah right.

I have not been inside a TJ Maxx since possibly the spring of 2002 when I went with my mom and I was not impressed at that juncture in my life. Either the Maxx has changed or my checkbook has because when I walked in, it was like I had entered my own personal view of what heaven would be like. Name brands. Incredibly low prices. Oh. my. goodness.

Not only did I spot some Lilly Pulitzer dresses (which is a Southern belle's summer staple) for WAY more than half off (even though the plaid one I tried on was a bit on the wonky side), but there were also Vineyard Vines tops, Ralph Lauren polos (in fab spring colors), and an assortment of spring time bags and purses that I could not even get get a good look at because I was pressed for time. I did find the pants and socks (and spent a grand total of $16) and left, longingly looking back over my shoulder and hoping that the vultures surrounding the Lilly Pulitzer merchandise would back the heck off and leave some for the rest of us.

I was late for Jazzercise.

Which brings me to my second point: men that go to Jazzercise. Okay, I am all for equality and all that, but Jazzercise seems to be a girly thing. I just feel like it's a bit emasculating for a man to lift weights and do hip thrusts to Britney Spears' Circus. Perhaps I am old fashioned. To test my theory, I invited my husband to join me at Jazzercise and he laughed in my face. So maybe I'm not completely off base on my views.

Finally, there was a marathon of Operation Repo on tru TV last night. Can I just mention how HILARIOUS this show is? I mean, the opening credits include the "cast" members saying "It ain't no joke if you don't pay that note." It also includes a really burly guy laying the smack down on random repo'd people who are not so anxious to give their vehicle up. Chad and I watched it for two hours. It was a great night.