Marta and I just joined Costco

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48. That makes sense.

I think another reason we didn't renew is because I always had a bit of dread about driving over there (it's a bit farther than our regular grocery store), parking in the massive lot, braving the sometimes crowded aisles, waiting for the huge receipt ($200 bucks almost every time because, hey, "I'm here; I should buy stuff to make it worth my while" ), etc.

We have a smaller, more manageable discount supermarket nearby called Grocery Outlet that is good for things like paper products, etc. Unfortunately they don't carry unscented kitty litter so I've gotta get that elsewhere.

Now admittedly, I am more than physically capable of handling a big Costco shop. I'm very healthy and walk five miles almost every day. But somehow when it comes to those giant stores I feel overwhelmed and fatigued before I even step inside.