Memories

The term ’shopping’ never really appeal to me much, simple as i am, i hope this word will never stimulate any part of my sympathetic system.

But this week, I think I’ve finally tasted the goodness of shopping which can trigger such great excitement in many individuals! Just a mere 7 days.. I have definitely spent more money on shopping than the rest of my life combined!

Starting from our trip Singapore, as Jay had throroughly described, the last day was the most ‘profitable’ for Singapore. I paid 80 sing dollars for a pair of sandals and something else for my girlfriend *wink*. They day before, I bought jigsaw puzzles, SD card, chocolates for my teacher.. Cost = RM200 + *wink* + RM100!

After a two day break, my shopping spree continued with Nana, Jay and Wenhao in 1 Utama! We had a good farewell tea time with Nana before she left for Auckland. We ended up in Jusco after that and I am now a U2 shirt, a pullover and polo tee richer! Cost = roughly RM200!

Today, I went on my own to 1 Utama again and I vowed to leave right after I got what I needed. True enough, I left an hour later.. with 1 hushpuppies beige pants, 3 U2 black slacks, 4 Hangten polo tees and 6 Baleno plain-coloured t-shirts! Cost = about RM700!

I never knew spending money could be so simple. I have to claim that the money spent are considered reasonable because I have never in my life spent much money buying clothes for myself. And I am going to Australia soon!

Shopping in definitely fun! The thought of wearing new clothings excites us and stimulates our limbic system which produces the sensation of feeling good. Everyone likes new stuff. That is why people crave for new things!

If we take this point a step further, we can realize that shopping may not be just for ourselves. But more importantly, shopping creates an open door for us to show our concern to the people we love! Just like our parents who buy new shirts for us every Chinese New Year when we were young, the shirts represent their love for us!

And the fact that the recipient of your ‘love’ appreciates your deed proves to provide much more satisfaction - as the saying ‘to give is better than to receive’ goes!

So now.. It’s our responsibilty to cultivate this great action of ’showing the love’. When we shop, do keep the people whom we care most in mind and in any instance we notice something that maybe of need to the person, grab it and present it to him! This world will surely be a better place!

For those who read this, I NEED a new 3G handphone, a ZARA rm500 beige coat, a new camera (lumix fx07 would be just nice)… :o)

Peace!

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