TJs
I have recently discovered Trader Joe’s, and if I could have a relationship with a store, TJ’s would be “the one”. Everything I have tried in the Trader Joe brand has been wonderful, and even though the employees are super friendly and chatty, they do it in such a way that you actually feel like they care, instead of just being flat out annoying.
As I wander around the store in bliss (it would be so much better if they gave out serious Two Buck Chuck samples), I realize that I am the only person who has not brought with me several canvas totes to lug my groceries home. So there I am, waiting patiently in line to check out, watching the lady in front of me pack up her own groceries in her self-provided earth friendly tote bags, when I start to feel actual guilt.
My confession:
a) I love the Trader Joe’s paper bags, they are so handy!
b) I don’t own any canvas totes.
Does this make me a bad person? Am I allowed to call myself a Californian? How do I keep shopping at my beloved Trader Joe’s without the guilt? Any ideas?