I had written a post this past Sunday regarding the death and funeral of You Know Who but I had to take it down hours after I had posted it as a mark of RESPECT *wink* to the departed soul. I still have that post in my draft and when the right time comes (if ever) that post will be up. Unfortunately, the arrest of 2 girls for stating the truth landed them in jail and showed true colors of a mob, correction, political organization mourning the loss of their leader. Good for the girls, they are free on bail now albeit after being forced to apologize and their families being lighter by Rs 15000 or so each. Who pays for the repair of the clinic? Your guess is as good as mine.
So moving on to better things. It's THANKSGIVING in the US and while my buddies enjoy the 4 day weekend extravaganza, there is a small matter of Splurging. That's right - Black Friday is sandwiched between Turkey Day and Football Saturday and Sunday. The day when America enjoys a kick to it's downtrodden economy. People suddenly have Extra Money to 'waste" on gadgets that are either a model or two old OR will soon run out of their "It" factor by the time 2013 rolls around.
The crowds, the hot deals, the madness - Ah, pure joy to millions of citizens, residents and illegal immigrants of America. Nothing compares to the mayhem that is Black Friday anywhere in the world. It is the only day in America where people actually look forward to 'not sleeping' unless of course, there is a Twilight movie releasing, which in this year's case is actually True. How much I hate the Twilight series will be fodder for another topic. Compares to the ridiculousness that is CID.
Coming back to Black Friday. 2011 was the last one that we celebrated?! K was enthusiastic about a non-existent Apple (yes, Apple) iPod deal that was a MUST buy. She did her best to convert an Applephobe and in return she got to use the iPod on very few occasions. A Canon camera also became part of our family that day and so did a handful of clothes for both of us. K, when she focuses, is a beast when it comes to online shopping and online everything. You want something, she will get it for you. So she sat on the computer the Monday of Thanksgiving 2011 and by the end of it, we were gadget-rich and wallet-poor. Damn you, America!!
This year too, while we are not there, I am sure the frenzy is just as much if not more. The figures from biggies like Walmart, Target, Amazon, Best Buy etc. will be most watched to give an indication whether America has outdone itself. Surely, to no one's surprise, the numbers will be unmatched in the country's history. Sadly however, we will also know how many people were killed, injured due to stampede of restless men and women eager to get the HD TV on sale at Walmart. You just watch!!
Happy shopping!! Ping me back if you score a 'deal'.
So moving on to better things. It's THANKSGIVING in the US and while my buddies enjoy the 4 day weekend extravaganza, there is a small matter of Splurging. That's right - Black Friday is sandwiched between Turkey Day and Football Saturday and Sunday. The day when America enjoys a kick to it's downtrodden economy. People suddenly have Extra Money to 'waste" on gadgets that are either a model or two old OR will soon run out of their "It" factor by the time 2013 rolls around.
The crowds, the hot deals, the madness - Ah, pure joy to millions of citizens, residents and illegal immigrants of America. Nothing compares to the mayhem that is Black Friday anywhere in the world. It is the only day in America where people actually look forward to 'not sleeping' unless of course, there is a Twilight movie releasing, which in this year's case is actually True. How much I hate the Twilight series will be fodder for another topic. Compares to the ridiculousness that is CID.
Coming back to Black Friday. 2011 was the last one that we celebrated?! K was enthusiastic about a non-existent Apple (yes, Apple) iPod deal that was a MUST buy. She did her best to convert an Applephobe and in return she got to use the iPod on very few occasions. A Canon camera also became part of our family that day and so did a handful of clothes for both of us. K, when she focuses, is a beast when it comes to online shopping and online everything. You want something, she will get it for you. So she sat on the computer the Monday of Thanksgiving 2011 and by the end of it, we were gadget-rich and wallet-poor. Damn you, America!!
This year too, while we are not there, I am sure the frenzy is just as much if not more. The figures from biggies like Walmart, Target, Amazon, Best Buy etc. will be most watched to give an indication whether America has outdone itself. Surely, to no one's surprise, the numbers will be unmatched in the country's history. Sadly however, we will also know how many people were killed, injured due to stampede of restless men and women eager to get the HD TV on sale at Walmart. You just watch!!
Happy shopping!! Ping me back if you score a 'deal'.
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