Just for fun

Ok...So I have a story to tell. This happened last week, and I've debated on sharing it. Those that know me personally know that I have a rather dark and snarky sense of humor, and I like to say things just to get a reaction. That being said, let me tell you what happened.

I'm in Jacksonville, working to set up the estate I've been posting about. I needed a few things like trash bags, spray bleach, rubber gloves, scrubby sponges, and tape—the essentials. To do what I do is a process, and I have a very specific way I like to do things. I clean as I go and tackle small areas. Well, not being familiar with the area I'm currently working in, I decided to just run down to Walgreens to get those items. They should have it all, right?

I go inside and start walking around to find my items.

1. Tape (to tape boxes)—check.

2. Trash bags (for trash; I prefer the large contractor bags)—check.

3. Bleach and sponges—I’m looking, and a worker offers assistance and asks if I need help finding anything. I tell her, "spray bleach and sponges," and she escorts me to the aisle, and I grab what I need. She then asks if there is anything else. I tell her, "rubber gloves."

Now, keep in mind I have large trash bags, spray bleach, scrubby sponges, and packing tape, and now I request rubber gloves to complete my shopping list. She walks me over to where the gloves are and shows me all the options available. A million things are going through my mind at this point. I've seen this episode of "To Catch a Killer" on Dateline. So I say to her, "You just never think you need all this stuff at once until it comes time to clean up and get rid of the body." Y'all, I watched the look of fear take over this woman as the color drained from her face!

Startled, she was speechless. I assured her I was really just joking and apologized. She was in good spirits about it and I'm sure told her coworkers for the rest of the day. Enjoy the day. Much love!

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### Final Version:

Ok...So I have a story to tell. This happened last week, and I've debated on sharing it. Those who know me personally are aware of my dark and snarky sense of humor, and I love saying things just to get a reaction. That being said, let me tell you what happened.

I was in Jacksonville, working to set an estate sale. I needed a few essentials like trash bags, spray bleach, rubber gloves, scrubby sponges, and tape. Not being familiar with the area, I decided to head to Walgreens to get those items.

I go inside and start walking around to find my items:

1. Tape (to tape boxes)—check.

2. Trash bags (I prefer the large contractor bags)—check.

3. Bleach and sponges—I’m looking when a worker offers assistance and asks if I need help. I tell her, "spray bleach and sponges." She escorts me to the aisle, and I grab what I need. She then asks if there's anything else. I tell her, "rubber gloves."

Now, keep in mind I have large trash bags, spray bleach, scrubby sponges, and packing tape. I request rubber gloves to complete my list. She shows me all the options. A million things are going through my mind at this point. I've seen this episode of "To Catch a Killer" on Dateline. So I say to her, "You just never think you need all this stuff at once until it comes time to clean up and get rid of the body." Y'all, I watched the look of fear take over this woman as the color drained from her face!

Startled, she was speechless. I assured her I was just joking and apologized. She was in good spirits about it and I'm sure told her coworkers for the rest of the day. Enjoy the day. Much love!