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Your Fitzness trainer raises the white flag

Posted on Nov 23rd 2007 9:26AM by Fitz K.

Filed Under: Womens Health, Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment, Motivation, Men's Health

I just returned from what was supposed to be a short two hour trip to the mall to grab some Black Friday deals, and boy did I have my butt kicked! Instead of a short visit, I spent two hours shopping and waiting in the Disney Store line alone, followed by three more tedious hours in only two more shops. I'm DONE!

Normally, I'm capable of full-blown kickboxing for at least two hours, but apparently that's way easier than standing around at the mall. What is that all about? Maybe what added to my exhaustion was the mental strain involved in spending a bazillion dollars in one morning. I only felt a little bit bad about it though, because I saved a few million. Isn't it strange that we rationalize these sales? I did 'save' a bunch, but I think I definitely bought more things because of the sales. I don't know.

Nonetheless. I'm pooped! Tired! Whipped! Drained! My feet hurt and I'm taking the rest of the day off. I've raised my white flag! This fitness trainer has been beaten. Mall 1 - Fitz 0.

Do you think Black Friday shopping is worth it?

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Tim 11-24-2007 @ 11:40AM

Fitz,

What is your time worth? For me standing in line for 2 hours to get into a store, spending another hour pacing the store for items I hope are still in stock and then 1-2 more hours in the checkout line. NO not worth it. The mental strain doesn't just come from spending a "bazillion dollars" but also from being trapped in the herd. Perhaps you should train for "Black Friday" by just staring at a clock for 4 hours at a time. ;-)

Peace,
Tim

fitzness 11-24-2007 @ 1:07PM

I know Tim.... I know. At least I didn't get up too early. I arrived at 8:00am. Crazy shopping day. Having said that, I'm happy my kids will have a bunch of cool toys on Christmas morning. And, I promise I'm done! It was a draining morning, but I promise not to shop anymore if that makes me seem more sane. I appreciate you trying to talk some sense in to me. Fitz :)