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I still remember the first time I stepped into Costco with adult eyes. The bounty. The sheer volume of stuff. Rows and rows of items that reach from the ground to the high heavens. The excess brings my heart so much joy. Families and friends walking down each row examining the new items and each others’ carts. Costco is truly an amazing place.
It is this time of the year that I try my best to remind myself of the privileges that I have been given – being born in the U.S., access to public education, and in relatively good health. Although Costco can be a place of sheer gluttony and the pinnacle of consumerism, I believe that it can also be used for good. Got a spare roll or two of TP? Picked up an extra chicken? Got a spare croissant…or 10?
When buying in bulk, especially during this time of thanks and giving, I encourage myself and everyone that lends their eyeballs to this post to think about your family and neighbors. If you’re going on a run anyways, could your neighbor with the newborn use some extra diapers? Could you split your frozen chicken breast with the bodybuilder down the hall? God knows that you can’t or shouldn’t eat the pumpkin pie all by yourself.
So with all the gratitude and love in my heart, I am thankful to you readers, my family, friends, and Costco this Thanksgiving season. Check in on those around you and I wish you all a wonderful, safe, and bountiful Thanksgiving.
Cheers,
Matt