Benefits
I am very suggestible. At least at the make-up counter. I used to easily dismiss the puffed up claims of beauty products, but now, not so much.
I was out of moisturizer. This weekend, I was feeling pretty good, so I ventured into the land of box stores. I'm a creature of habit when it comes to moisturizers. I always buy the same one. So, although the make-up counter is filled with promises, they rarely have any effect on me.
But this time, it was different. I read every advertisement, drolling over the possibilities. I read about serums and eye creams, mascaras (yes, I still have lashes) and liners. Lipsticks. They were all so beautiful. A palate of lipsticks. Each one more lushious than the last.
I am very susceptible. I saw no point in denying that little fact of life. I asked the sales person about the serums and the creams and the eyeliners. I was funny. I took her by surprise. I had no qualms about making fun of myself and my vulnerabilities. Kindly the sales person leapt to my aid with handfuls of samples. She is my new best friend. I have samples. Each one a tiny promise.
My purchase of moisturizer entitled me to the gift pack. Not being afraid of who I am or what I am going through made a routine transaction loads of fun. And I got all kinds of free stuff. How cool is that?
Recent comments