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Day 28: The pleasure center of my brain is a TJ Maxx

Arijana Ramic
2 min readJan 29, 2022

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Ah what a beautiful day! No better way to spend it than by running some errands like accidentally spending $200 dollars at the TJ Maxx.

Yes, that’s right, I’m a Maxxinista and proud of it. And, today, I’m a capitalist as I weave my way through the treasure trove of product filled aisles that only me, suburban moms, and Rae Dunn freaks love.

Oh you want a candle? The Maxx has about 534 of them.

Maybe a basket for your blankets? The Maxx has 212 of them.

A basket for all your baskets?! Bitch, they have that too!!

The Maxx has everything I need and don’t need. Maybe a fun new top with jeans because ya never know when the girls are gonna wanna go out to dinner.

Perfume I can’t smell before buying? Yeah, thanks I’ll take that risk because the Maxx only gets superior products.

True joy and happiness is shopping at the Maxx. TJ Maxx stands for True Joy to the Maxx!

This is the only perfect in-person shopping experience. I get a little bit of everything and feel a little more whole.

This must be the same high people get from drugs. How can this retail therapy be unhealthy if I can get a 5 pack of underwear, a new purse, and a yoga mat all from the same place?!

TJ Maxx may be located at my local strip mall but it really lives in my heart.

Song: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun — Cyndi Lauper

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Arijana Ramic
Arijana Ramic

Written by Arijana Ramic

Arijana Ramic is a Seattle based standup comedian. You can find her musings on twitter (@arijanaramic) and short videos on the Aisha and Arijana FB page.

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