Out On The Town!

Went shopping with a friend down Richmond way. First stop was the clothing store. No sooner had I stepped in, when the pushy saleslady comes up to me and says "Can I help you?" I replied "Just browsing" She answered " Everything is reduced 25% except blue and black jeans." Shucks I thought, that's exactly what I wanted and shlepped my friend in for. Anyway I had something to exchange, due to an ill fitting birthday present from my mum. Mind you, my mum always goes shopping with me and knows my size. I actually asked her for a Scanpan (a virtually indistructable titanium plated pan), but every year I get clothes. I guess it's the thought that counts. About my mum a bit later on.

Getting back to it, I browsed and chose a couple of shirts to try on. Ughhhh! The pushy saleslady was quick to bring me another shirt. Oh Jesus! What's that " DISASTER EVACUATION PLAN" NUMBER she wants me to try on? In front of everyone my face dropped as I viewed this 'grungey' shirt with pointy lapels and tiered creme-camel, purple and brown colouring oval (egg size) print. Veiling my facial expressions with a vacant smile, I politely explained " I need something a little more professional looking". I really thought that I couldn't possibly wear that pukey shirt, when I go to acupuncture people. I'd feel physically sick just wearing it! Definitely NOT a good look infront of clients. It's not that I'm a material person (as long as I have my creature comforts..i.e.. t.p.), but I credit myself on having some taste!

Sometimes I feel that fashion is trying to keep up with the rapidly evolving technology. However designers have fallen into a heap, exhausting themselves with ideas, but really they are just rehashing past styles. This is just a thought though. No spam please! In Melbourne (Australia) everything goes. Everything is tres chic !

Next, my friend and I went into a craft store, so I could buy paint for my folk art hobby. I asked if one of the varnishes (once dried) will not cause toxicity if food was used on the varnished item. The saleslady said "It's got a NON-TOXIC label on it, so I guess it's okay to use". Great, I thought, another smart arse! I can read also.

Look, I really did have a nice day, but as it gets harder to make a living here, I find that salespeople (and tradesman, but about that another time) are becoming more pushy and are failing in the customer service dept. I'm probably just another disgruntled customer because I couldn't find anything I wanted. Well I did learn something about myself...so all is not lost! ....I'll leave you with that thought. Till tomorrow..

Stay Happy...Me..

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