I did it! I finally broke down and bought a new Hello Kitty microwave from Target. I've seen the microwave online a few months ago then finally saw it in person at Target. $79.99 then $10.00 off. I resisted the urge and didn't purchase it.
The microwave kept popping into my head the rest of the weekend. I couldn't take it anymore. I drive to Target the following Monday and made a bee-line for the microwave section. I threw it in my cart and took it home.
It took us a few days to pull out the old microwave oven. I think we had been using the older Hello Kitty microwave (see below) for at least 6 or 7 years. I can't believe it still works but it was time for an update!
I couldn't be more excited to microwave things! When I look at this microwave it makes me so happy and giddy. I don't know why but it does.
The pink color of the microwave is a bit brighter in person, not quite so bubble gum pink. I look forward to many years of happy Hello Kitty microwaving!
Rest assured the older version will not be thrown out or donated to a thrift store. Once I find an appropriate space the microwave will be on full display.