I Pledge Allegiance To...

Alright, I've been a loyal Costco fan since the 5th grade...(maybe 4th, elementary school's a bit fuzzy for me) when I read a book about kids spending their days hiding out in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and then having exciting adventures there at night when it closed.
I've loved Costco since I can remember and would often beg my mom to take me on the 40 minute journey for the free samples alone! But it wasn't until I was asked to write about a place I would love to spend the nights having adventures that I pledged my true devotion to the mega warehouse.
At the time it was strictly a logical choice. I mean, where else has furniture, food, and toilet paper within 20 yards of each other. And don't get me started on the flat bed carts. THAT'S where the adventure came into play! I thought I was much more clever then the other kids who chose places like Chucky Cheese or Disneyland. (Okay, I do realize Disneyland might have been a more fun choice...and I could definitely live off Churros and the corn dogs from the old fashioned red cart. Wow, I'm shocked that sounds so good in my current puking place.) And yes, I'm corn dog specific to the cart at the end of Main Street. Once my sweet in-laws bought me a corn dog right before they left the park and flew back with it for me. :) They're the best.

...I digress...

ANYWAY

Now, though I would drive a 40 minutes journey to get to a Costco, it's by default my go-to store as it's the closest place to our home. I love it! The fact that I can buy a baby shower gift, tonight's dinner, and a lifetime supply of paper plates in one stop is the greatest thing. Many days, Brian heads to a Costco close to his work for lunch...but not food court lunch...SAMPLE PLATTER LUNCH! Is that abusing the system??
I haven't been to Costco in awhile. Frankly, I haven't been to any grocery store in awhile because the smell of food in general gives me cold sweats that lead to throwing up. Lovely I know. So being Costco's #1 fan is not my biggest priority at the moment, and after looking through my kitchen, buying bulk food is NOT the answer when pregnant.
I've got more rotting food in my fridge and pantry and don't even have the stomach to clean it out! Would you like the run-down? There's half a box of clementines rotting in my fridge along with almost a full bag of snap peas that are getting slimier by the day. Not to mention the drawer full of string cheese I can't bear to even look at with a carton of eggs that have been there at least 3 months. (Hey, I might have baby chicks for Easter!) I would take a picture, but I'm embarrassed I've let so much go to waste. The pantry's got less spoiled food, but there are potatoes with more eyes growing on them than the weirdest looking alien and other similar Costco items that have been nibbled on for the stomach test and ultimately failed after a few meals.
So what's a girl to do? When I figure that out, I'll let you know! But for now, Costco no longer has the hypnotizing effect I've been entranced by since the 5th grade. Don't worry though, when I'm over this hump, I'll be back.