We only went in to pick up a few things. Some new sheets since my daughter, Brenda just moved in with me, and a few cans of Dinty Moore.
But as usual, things got a bit out of control. It’s just such a good store and I kept finding so many things I could use or wanted. I mean Oreo’s for $1.87 a pack?! I had to have at least three of ‘em.
Our cart was full by the time we pushed it up to the check out. But then Brenda kept finding more stuff by the entrance. And she was right, such a deal on those plastic lawn chairs.
For some reason the cashier was taking a long time to ring everything up. I’m not sure why she couldn’t speed it up. And behind us I could see HER – the young lady, with just a few things in her hand. She was glaring at our pile of purchases and snickering to the man behind her with her Coach purse on her shoulder. I’m sure she paid way too much for that bag.
I know she didn’t like that we had so much stuff. I’m guessing she was in a hurry to go pick up her snotty little brats at private school or something. I saw her checking the time on her Nokia. Her mouth opened a little as Brenda loaded another item on the counter.
It was kinda funny. I took a little extra time writing my check partly because that girl pissed me off a little and also because I forgot my readers in the car. And then it was like the check-out girl didn’t even know what to do with a real check.
I’m sure that girl was so glad when we were finally done and paid up. And then I saw her drive off before we could even get all of our stuff in my little car. She practically ran to hers.
I hope she was late.
So…. I’m “that girl”, by the way… I took this OLD post (which is kinda funny, reading it back) that I wrote about some ladies checking out in front of me at Big Lots and gave the perspective of one of them instead of my own. Here is part of the prompt that got me here: Find something that you’re proud of, but something you haven’t read for awhile. Do a complete overhaul. Change the point of view. Write it from a different perspective….
This is so fun! I really like how you’ve managed to make the person who is doing the (normally) annoying thing look sympathetic. You’ve turned it on its head.
Speaks volumes about perspective and how our experiences shape our viewpoints, yes?
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I remember this one! And I loved that you did it from the other perspective. I especially loved how vindictive the check writing was. IN fact how vindictive she was, with the ‘snotty brats’ comment.
And the last line made me grin.
I think this is hilarious. I totally would have been the fuming woman in the back cursing the fact that someone was writing an actual check.
I love this post. I read the original and it doesn’t even sound like you! I know we all have those days but it seems so unlike you. 🙂 Today’s post was a fun turnaround.
wow! You did a great job changing the perspective of that day! I had to go back and read the original and have to say that it was pretty damn funny!
Love the story. Interesting to write it from their perspective.
I liked and laughed at both versions. I swear that I I saw this happening, the lazy, meander of the lady and her daughter and your manic “HOLY HELL I have to get out of here” from your end.
It was a wonderful rewrite from a totally different place. Great job!
Awesome! I was totally relating to “That Girl” the entire time, so I’m glad you were her. I’ve been behind your narrator in line, and I’ve not been happy about it. Great job in telling this tale from another perspective!
Skewing the POV is fun, isn’t it?
Although, I really want the Coach bag. Just not the attitude implied by the speakers. Which I’m sure is just an exaggeration 😉
Way to rise to the challenge woman! I love that you skewed the view and that you were “that girl.” Genius really!
Sadly, I too am the one carrying the overpriced Coach bag. I hate the way that might come across to others. But I really love that bag! 🙂
I totally remember your last post, I don’t even have to go back to it because as soon as I realized we were headed to the check-out line I started to laugh. Good for her to be extra slow on purpose. hee hee. Too funny! Awesomely done.
this is a great use of the prompt. We should always try to see things from someone elses perspective.
Good job!
I think I like this post the best (of the #TRDCs I’ve read)!
This was a fun read and SO relatable.
BTW, do I lose bitch points if my Coach purse was bought with a discount?
That was REALLY good! The whole time I was thinking, “I’ve totally been behind that lady!” So it is easy to relate to “that girl” but you really nailed it from the other perspective!
Ha! I LOVE this! Very creative. And I’m SO that girl, too. Every time. Maybe it’s because I’m ALWAYS in a hurry.
I am that girl as well, sometimes with a toe tap included. I like that you turned it around! I need to be more patient, I know. But also, checks at the store need to be banned.
I remember your first post! I think of it every time I get behind someone slow in a line at the grocery store. Seriously.
So I loved that you changed this around. What a fun switch to make. It was entertaining to read and made me smile.
What a great way to change up your old writing. A change in perspective is very eye opening, huh? I totally would have been “that girl” too. I mean, a real paper check??? 🙂
Ha! Awesome. Very, very well done.
Love that she was aware of the girl behind her (you, if I remember correctly?) and did it partially intentionally. And the last line was great. Well done!
I like seeing this hypothetical side of you! The “sass” part of Elaine! Well done!
This had me laughing so hard. It can be tough, can’t it, to see someone else’s point of view when you’re in a situation like that. Having been stuck behind many clueless people in the checkout line before, I would have been just as annoyed as you. But to them, you could be the annoyance – after all, we’re all just living our lives. Well done!
So good, Elaine!
haha! I hope she was late too! I hate people like that. So glad you had to write a cheque. Hopefully you have a really long name 🙂
Best “switch up perspectives” example I’ve seen. Great writing, I read both posts and enjoyed the story twice.
Glad to have found your blog.
What a great way to flip things around! I loved it!