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Thursday, December 30, 2004
Shopping anyone?
So the Christmas holiday has passed and for all us non-celebrators, tis the season for shopping! Did you know that in the US they don't have Boxing Day?? Sure they have the post-Christmas sales, but whats the fun in it if you don't get an extra day off purely meant for taking advantage of sales? Well in my case it's more like the sales take advantage of me! Yes, as I've said before, the salespeople of the world are out to get me. They see me coming from miles away, content with the fact that I'm innocent prey who is willing to whip out some plastic card to purchase something she's not fully aware of why she's buying.... I blame the retail world. With all those big signs in their store windows promising me up to 50% off. Yeah I know it's "up to" meaning I could get anywhere from 0-50% discount. And the nicer things are usually 0% off (i.e. full price). Yet being aware of all the tricks hasnt exactly made me a wiser shopper. I'm an impulse shopper. I see what I like, and I buy it. None of this comparing products and prices in different stores. Because with my luck, it's usually gone by the time I come back. And that's what receipts are for. After a long process of trial and error, I've learned to safely tuck my bill away when buying something, so when I need to return it (after getting home and looking in the bag and wondering why the hell I bought it in the first place), it'll be easily found. So the lesson? When the salesperson says "Would you like your bill in the bag?", say "No, I'll hang on to it, thanks".
RIS
My first Islamic conference! I've now joined the ranks of the thousands who attend, and have attended, different conferences throughout time. Good feeling. RIS, aka Reviving the Islamic Spirit, took place in the SkyDome, and I was a volunteer for this 3-day event. To keep it short, I helped out, listened to some amazing lectures, bought way to much stuff at the bazaar (please refer above) and got really tired by Sunday night. All in all I had a great time, and look forward to the next convention. Though I don't think I'd volunteer again. Not that I didn't like helping out and being a part of the inside scheme of things, but by being just an attendee I can sit in on more lectures and be less pressured to be there for 9am each day and stay til the end.
Umm....
I learned to play poker finally! Well sort of...I just sort of watched. But having played a little before I think I caught on ok. And taking from my shopping habits, I think I'd be a high risk taker if I really got into the game. I've gone to a casino a couple times (gasp! yes, it's true...) in Nevada and Las Vegas (gasp! again! who's the high roller now ;)?) But having done only played the slot machines I didnt find the experience too exhilirating. The last time I went, I was stuck between to Chinese women who kept looking over at my machine when I pulled the lever. And as soon as I'd win something they'd stare at me, then back at the machine and I know they were wondering when I'd leave. Sure enought when I did, they both jumped at it. Now things like those are funny. But playing 5-25cent machines isnt really. Maybe if I really was a high roller playing Blackjack or Roulette etc then I'd be more into the whole thing, but I'd rather not. Money is hard enough to come by, so I'd like to keep what I have (to pay of the credit card bills from the shopping lol...kidding!). But if I were playing with someone else's money....now that's a different story ;)
I'm trying to think of one New Year's resolution, but havent had much luck. I think what I will stick with is doing more volunteer work. I want to join the United Way or something where I can do more than just office work. That's the boring and easy side. I want to do things where I can go out and actually meet the people I want to help. Any suggestions?
Few more months to go for law school acceptances....I'm applying to the rest of my schools by next week or so....pray people, pray!!
So the Christmas holiday has passed and for all us non-celebrators, tis the season for shopping! Did you know that in the US they don't have Boxing Day?? Sure they have the post-Christmas sales, but whats the fun in it if you don't get an extra day off purely meant for taking advantage of sales? Well in my case it's more like the sales take advantage of me! Yes, as I've said before, the salespeople of the world are out to get me. They see me coming from miles away, content with the fact that I'm innocent prey who is willing to whip out some plastic card to purchase something she's not fully aware of why she's buying.... I blame the retail world. With all those big signs in their store windows promising me up to 50% off. Yeah I know it's "up to" meaning I could get anywhere from 0-50% discount. And the nicer things are usually 0% off (i.e. full price). Yet being aware of all the tricks hasnt exactly made me a wiser shopper. I'm an impulse shopper. I see what I like, and I buy it. None of this comparing products and prices in different stores. Because with my luck, it's usually gone by the time I come back. And that's what receipts are for. After a long process of trial and error, I've learned to safely tuck my bill away when buying something, so when I need to return it (after getting home and looking in the bag and wondering why the hell I bought it in the first place), it'll be easily found. So the lesson? When the salesperson says "Would you like your bill in the bag?", say "No, I'll hang on to it, thanks".
RIS
My first Islamic conference! I've now joined the ranks of the thousands who attend, and have attended, different conferences throughout time. Good feeling. RIS, aka Reviving the Islamic Spirit, took place in the SkyDome, and I was a volunteer for this 3-day event. To keep it short, I helped out, listened to some amazing lectures, bought way to much stuff at the bazaar (please refer above) and got really tired by Sunday night. All in all I had a great time, and look forward to the next convention. Though I don't think I'd volunteer again. Not that I didn't like helping out and being a part of the inside scheme of things, but by being just an attendee I can sit in on more lectures and be less pressured to be there for 9am each day and stay til the end.
Umm....
I learned to play poker finally! Well sort of...I just sort of watched. But having played a little before I think I caught on ok. And taking from my shopping habits, I think I'd be a high risk taker if I really got into the game. I've gone to a casino a couple times (gasp! yes, it's true...) in Nevada and Las Vegas (gasp! again! who's the high roller now ;)?) But having done only played the slot machines I didnt find the experience too exhilirating. The last time I went, I was stuck between to Chinese women who kept looking over at my machine when I pulled the lever. And as soon as I'd win something they'd stare at me, then back at the machine and I know they were wondering when I'd leave. Sure enought when I did, they both jumped at it. Now things like those are funny. But playing 5-25cent machines isnt really. Maybe if I really was a high roller playing Blackjack or Roulette etc then I'd be more into the whole thing, but I'd rather not. Money is hard enough to come by, so I'd like to keep what I have (to pay of the credit card bills from the shopping lol...kidding!). But if I were playing with someone else's money....now that's a different story ;)
I'm trying to think of one New Year's resolution, but havent had much luck. I think what I will stick with is doing more volunteer work. I want to join the United Way or something where I can do more than just office work. That's the boring and easy side. I want to do things where I can go out and actually meet the people I want to help. Any suggestions?
Few more months to go for law school acceptances....I'm applying to the rest of my schools by next week or so....pray people, pray!!
1 Comments:
Sarah said...
RIS was fun... but yeah i definitely know what you're saying.. i wish i had gotten the chance to catch a few lectures too! DJQ u leave her alone.. I got ur back Deej!
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