I hope this letter finds you in good health. Wow, what a formal sentence. I guess that is indicative of how our relationship has changed.
When we first began our courtship, you wooed me and I fell hard. You gave me everything I wanted and more. You were always available to me. There was no one else to you. I was your one and only. We were of one mind; we believed in the same things. We had one overwhelming common bond: free stuff. You believed in giving it to me and I believed in taking it from you.
But over time, something changed between us.
I would come to you, time and time again when I was in need. But suddenly you were cold, distant, and out of stock. I could only assume that there is someone else. And that… that broke my heart.
To be fair, you were not the only one who has changed. I have been going through some soul-searching times as well. And I have realized that we do not really have much in common any longer. You prefer women with a more “made-up” appearance. I was that woman for awhile. But I’ve changed. I need someone who can appreciate that about me. You also have an interest in pharmaceuticals that I never really shared. I pretended. And that was dishonest. That was not fair to you, and I am sorry.
What we had was lust. The lust for free stuff. It clouded my judgment.
I still appreciate you. I will still visit, and I hope we can still be friends. But I really do not see much of a future with you. I would say that I hope you can move on from this, but I know that you already have. Your empty shelves are all the evidence I need.
And I will be fine. Don’t you worry about me. I will be fine.
Your friend,
The Natural Mommy
HA!
That makes me laugh. Awesome.
I’ve been trying to keep “renewing” my ECBs (by making once-a-month trips to CVS to get free-after-ECB things to bump the due date another month) in case a good deal of something I actually need comes along at some point. But, yeah, the stuff isn’t so much useful anymore. I’ve been thinking I’m going to try to get a bag together of toiletries and medicines to donate.
I’m so with you on this! The things I need, they don’t have…the things they have, I don’t even want!
I’m still new to CVSing, so i don’t share your feelings – but this was a very funny post.
I feel the same way! How much toothpaste and allergy medicine can one person have? I think Joanna has a good idea, maybe I’ll do that too. because, of course they have toothpaste free this month- again.
Yeah, CVS and I are on again and off again. We’ve been off for awhile but I think we’re heading back into good times.
The empty shelf thing is a deal breaker for me too…
We have OD’d on toothpaste, toothbrushes and razors over here!
I’m still hooked, but starting to get those same feelings. I’m not into the pharmaceuticals or the cosmetics so much either. I need me another good P&G or diaper sale, though!
That was hysterical. We don’t have CVS, but occasionally I have to end my relationship with Micheals, or my local yarn store, or iTunes, and they don’t even give me free stuff!!!
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haha! awesome.
My friend was just bit by the CVS bug and is all about it. I’ve made a couple trips, but when I’m just getting stuff I’d actually use it’s not quite as appealing. And it is incredibly frustrating to plan out my strategy only to find what I need out of stock.
oh and my friend is planning on donating all her extras to a medical mission in Haiti and local woman’s shelters so if you have the time and inclination, that’s pretty cool. I just don’t. LOL
I expected this. I never thought you were right for each other…I must confess that I am the OTHER woman:0) I do question our relationship at times as well! Great post!