Countdown to 28: Pondering Getting Older Part 1

I received a postcard in the mail today from Kohl's that reads: "Join us for our President's Day Sales Event! Peel the sticker on the back and save an instant 15%, 20% or 30% off your total purchase".

Granted, I rarely shop at Kohls. I have a Kohl's card that I think I've used twice in two years. But the thought of the chance of getting THIRTY PERCENT off my total purchase was enough to make my heart race a little bit. The endless possibilities raced through my mind...THIRTY PERCENT off of what? A new welcome mat for my front door! A moderately priced vacuum! A graphic tee with a trademarked cartoon character logo from the 80's! A pair of generic Adidas sneakers! Picture frames! Sweatpants! Fuck the recession- this kid is going to town!!!

So I peel the label off- and just like Charlie, I got the golden ticket. 30% off! I did it. I beat all the other poor saps who got stuck with 15%. 30% off is all mine. The sale doesn't start until the 11th, so I'll be waiting with baited breath until then.

All else aside, does all this excitement over 30% off at Kohl's mean I'm really getting old?