So I had a bit of time today between appointments and I remembered that I was running low on toothpaste and deodorant. So I figured I'd pop into the nearest drugstore - a Walgreens - and pick some up. Well I had no trouble finding the toothpaste I was after (Crest Vivid White in the "invigorating mint" flavour ). The deodorant on the other hand proved to be much more difficult! I'd literally walked down every aisle and STILL hadn't found it. The very last aisle that I checked, the aisle which I was sure must contain it (since I'd checked every other aisle) turned out to be equally devoid of all things antiperspirant. Instead it turned out to be the condom/lube/personal hygiene aisle. In frustration I said to myself (in my head) "NO, I don't need condoms right now, just deodorant".

As I turned away and walked back into the center aisle a very friendly, very eager-to-please Walgreens associate stopped me and asked:

"Can I help you find anything?"

now this question came as quite a relief to me, so I smiled and very enthusiastically replied:

"Yes! Where are the condoms?"

Apparently they were still on my mind...and lips as it turned out.

Oh well, could have been much worse. I could just as easily have asked where the tampons were.

For anyone who was wondering, I finally did find the deodorant. It was along the back wall and I'd evidently walked right by it. Unfortunately, while as I said their toothpaste selection was top notch (and their condom selection was none too shabby either), they were very limited when it came to deodorant choices. I am a bit picky about deodorant, and none would do, so I still need to go and buy deodorant. Before I embark on my next toiletries quest though I think I'm going to carefully write out the phrase: "I need deodorant" lest any other poor sales associate be faced with the embarrassing, albeit amusing, task of having to show a very over-excited and impatient gay boy where the condoms are.