We would go to Costco about once or twice a month for groceries. This was a trip we always looked forward to because it was like going on a date. We always had a reserve in our piggy bank for Costco dates. Before we left, we would open up the little piggy by pulling on the cork in its nose and we would count out about $3.30 in change. Then we would have to think about whether we wanted to eat before or after we shopped. This usually depends on how hungry we are by the time we get there but most of the time, we like to eat before so we can walk off the food. By the time we get to the Costco parking, we are full of excitement because we're going on a date. Then while hunting for a parking spot, our excitement would slightly wane due to the herds of hungry, well-dressed churchgoers just released from the religious requirements of the day, ready to fill up their growling bellies by grazing on all the wonderful samples the store has to offer. But, as we walk toward the store hand in hand, our excitement returns. We stand in line at the food court and look up at their menu as if we have a hard time deciding what we are going to order but we already know way before we even get to there. When the cashier calls for the next person in line, we walk up with a little bounce in our steps and confidently asked for 2 hot dogs. The cashier would then tell us that it will be $3.26 and David would pull all the change out of his pocket and give her the change we plucked from our piggy. He/she would then place 2 cups and 2 extremely large phallic-like hot dogs in front of us and we would pick it up with a certain type of care you would use to pick up a newborn baby. Our next stop, the soda fountain where we would fill up our cups with Mountain Dew, oh the sweet sweet nectar. Once our cups are filled to the brim, we would head over to the condiment stand. David would dress up his hot dog with mustard, ketchup, relish, and onions while Sumalee would get everything but the relish. Then we would head over to the seating area and look for the cleanest table we can find. We would sometimes share our table with a stranger but no on really cares because there's food to be had. Our conversations usually pertained to our business, our relationship, life, love, happiness, our future, the people sitting around us, but whatever it may be, we are always having a great time.
Today we will be going on a date to Costco, not because we're broke but because we have a lot of memories there, the food is great for the price...and we've earned it but that's another blog post. We have since upgraded from just hot dogs but that is still our favorite. Seriously, where else are you going to find a hot dog this size with soda for $1.50?
