I miss Trader Joe's!

When we moved out to the sticks from Burbank, we did it with the understanding that we would no longer be within walking distance of a mall, an Ikea and 42 movie screens (really, 42.) We said that if close proximity to chain stores was a bigger deal than clean air and affordable housing, than we needed to refocus on what is important. And after 2 1/2 years, I'm sure that we've made the right call. But...

I really miss the 5 minute drive to Trader Joe's. (I liked it better living a short drive away in Burbank than the 3 blocks away in Los Feliz. Walking 3 blocks uphill - yes, both ways- with milk, beer, canned goods, etc. was not so much fun. I sometimes drove, but it was sooo close and parking at the store and our apartment was tough. Anyway...)

I was near Federal Way(kind of like Burbank, as it has every chain store invented) for work today, so I thought I'd do a TJ's run. Ohh, the Joy! The accumulation of stuff doesn't get any better than a liter of extra virgin olive oil for $5.49. I liked it so much, I even got some for the kitchen.

Sadly, it's a 90+ minute drive home from there, so I had to refrain from going down the frozen isle. Maybe next time I'll bring the cooler.