Breakups suck and I’m currently going through one that I didn’t see coming. Like any god-fearing person in need of a dopamine hit, I recently ventured to my local Target to pick up some post-breakup essentials. As per usual, I was balling on a modest budget. For reference, I had approximately $34.00 in my checking account after this trip. I shelled out more $$$ than usual during this excursion because, well, I needed to. Read on to see what I bought!
- Tree Hut Pink Champagne Shea Sugar Scrub ($6.99) For when you literally need to cleanse your skin while crying on the floor of your shower!
- Harry Styles CD ($13.99) For screaming at the top of your lungs on your way to work in the morning.
- Polar Raspberry Lime Seltzer Water ($3.69) For when you need to hydrate but can’t stomach tap water for some reason?
- Writers & Lovers by Lily King ($12.45) For when you need to escape to a world that isn’t your own hellscape for an hour or so.
- Women’s High-Rise Sweatpants ($15.00) For when you want to feel cozy between staring at the ceiling and distracting yourself with schoolwork.
- Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn ($3.29) For when you don’t have much of an appetite but desperately need a snack.
- Women’s Skateboarding Turtle Socks ($1.50) For when you need a second’s worth of happiness.
- Que Bella Lavender Mud Mask ($1.99) For when a bitch needs to relax for 10 minutes.
Total: $58.90
My Target trip and the items I bought during it are obviously not mending how I’m feeling. My advice to anyone also going through a breakup right now? Be patient with yourself. Your emotions will come in waves and you have to honor every single one of them to heal. Keep your chin up, push forward, and remember that you will always be worthy of love. This is all just a phase.
