Random Thoughts


SD and I went to Greenhills two nights ago. I wasn't really that thrilled to go to Greenhills on a Saturday night, of a long weekend, at the end of the month, and with Halloween just around the corner. But I still had to finish my "errands." Unexpectedly, traffic going there was bearable, but traffic inside Greenhill was just plain horrible. It took us probably more than 30 minutes to work our way and actually find a decent parking. And to add insult to injury, I was there to look at furnitures (yes, to me buying furnitures is an errand), to my surprise almost all the stalls selling furnitures were closed! And the few stores that were open, was in the process of closing up. I wasn't even able to check prices because the furnitures were all covered in "plastic banig." And did I mention that we almost got lost inside Greenhills? Almost... I mean I couldn't remember where virramall or shoppesville were, or if they still exist because its been a year since I've been inside greenhills, and it was longer for SD, so we ended up going to information a couple of times to ask for directions.


My lesson learned: Go to Greenhills early and possibly on a weekday.


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Our Townhouse takes Halloween all too seriously. Three weeks ago, we received a letter stating that our Town House would be celebrating Halloween with its annual costume part followed by a house to house "Trick or Treat." Well, being the semi-involved, moderately concerned member or this town house (count how many times I mention Townhouse), I put a little decoration bought a big-bowls worth of chocolates and candies for the event, completely oblivious on what to expect.



So the day arrived, I was surprised to see that most of our neighbors really went all out when it came to decorating their houses. Some of them had real pumpkin heads beside their gates, some had scarecrows hanging in their windows. I really mean, they really went all out. (will try to get pics). All we had was a Small banner saying "Happy Halloween." At about 6:30 pm people started gathering at the basketball court. And again, being the semi-involved moderately concerned member I was, I, together with my sister went to the court to see what was happening and what the big deal was. To my horror, there were about a hundred children (give or take) dressed up in costumes, itching to go trick or treating.


To be continued

 

posted by michael at 9:54 AM .

I need something to look forward to... Normally, I'd plan out things/events to make myself get excited and stuff, but since last tuesday night, I can't come up with any.

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