It’s simple, I’m thankful for home grocery delivery. I use one store in particular, but I’ll refrain from sharing to avoid judgment. I get stuff quickly and affordably, and shopping for it is easy. I don’t have to deal with the grocery store or wandering around trying to learn the new stores in the area. I used to use this weekly in Olympia, but then I moved into an apartment in Portland and had to start going to the store myself where I just did curbside.
I’m fully capable of going out and getting my own groceries, but I’m glad I don’t have to. If we’re being vulnerable here, grocery stores can be fun for me but lately they have been hectic nightmares. I’m only really off on evenings and weekends, and by the time I get home I don’t want to go shopping. The weekends, ugh, they’re full of people and it starts to make me feel overwhelmed and overstimulated.
I will occasionally run to Costco or Sam’s for bulk runs, but if I can avoid the local spots I will. I miss the days of 24 hour grocery stores - I’d go around 11 pm back in the day. Now, I’m in bed by 9 and my groceries are delivered hours before that.
What are you thankful for today?