Ups and Downs

Touted to be the most exciting shopping trip ever, everyone was looking forward to this trip including myself, though I was there only 5 months ago. But when it comes to splashing your money on clothes, shoes and bags it will never ever suffice.

There were lots of highs and lows about this trip: Before, During & After! Supposedly to be 6 of us embarking on this trip but HL, Jef and Stel had to drop out due to work commitments. Jenn also almost didn't make it for this trip after cancelling it twice cos of SPF's travel restriction for staff in view of the H1N1 pandemic. Fortunately the restriction were lifted just days before 24th of July. Coincidentally Eliza and Lays booked on the same period as us on different flights.

All hell broke loose when you have 4 women coming together to wipe out the mall as much as possible. On average we spent around 6 hours per day, combing Platinum and Chatuchak. Our shopping mission was interrupted for a moment on the 3rd day in Platinum when Lays became an unfortunate pickpocket victim. Her shopping bag were cut at both sides unknowingly resulting in the loss of her wallet and handphone. It was kinda freaky cos it happened along a very short distance from the last time Lays still had her valuables with her. The thugs would have to get very close to her to make the cutting on her bag. My heart really goes out to her. . . I know how it felt like to lose your valuables. . . The unlucky incident didn't manage to dampen our spirit though. The ladies went on to add a few more shoes and dresses to their wardrobe.

We parted with Lays and Eliza at Khao San after our foot massage on the last night, and hoping to see them back in Singapore soon. But little did we know that our return flights were delayed the next day upon reaching the airport. Flights departure were pushed to 2 hrs later, so we convened again at Starbucks while waiting for departure. Weary and broke. . . I still had to drag myself to work the next morning and suffered the most severe post-holiday blues. . .