Market Friday: An Unexpected Shopping Spree!
hive-196308·@samostically·
0.000 HBDMarket Friday: An Unexpected Shopping Spree!
I didn't plan to go anywhere today. It was set to be another boring day. It was raining cats and dogs. Weirdly, There was light and I already filled my house with cereals and food for the day. I have a rapid chess tournament tomorrow and I haven't even prepared. I was streaming Netflix when a friend called "Hey Sam, Let's go out" And that's how I ended up in a supermarket. I got some items and enjoyed my evening. Here is my #MarketFriday post. It's been a long time I wrote one. Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle. Feel free to check the rules and share your story. ### [Market Friday by @dswigle](https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@dswigle/burnside-farms-flowers-of-the-sun-market-friday)  <br> ### The Beginning - A Quick Start <div class="pull-left">  </div> <div class="pull-right">  </div> I was surprised to see a lot of people outside. The rain only took a pause and the clouds signifies that it would rain again yet, the numbers were just as it would on a sunny day. The dark and cold atmosphere didn't make a difference. We headed to Everyday Supermarket. <br>    We didn't waste time, we got some food items. I bought some nice snacks. My friend already told me the bills would be taken care of however, I tried to be careful as to what I picked. I took pringles, Golden morn (Even though I had two at home), Milk and two packs of ginger tea. It's crazy how the prices of these items sky rocked, [could it be because of the dollar scarcity?](https://peakd.com/hive-167922/@samostically/dollar-usd-scarcity-nigerians-on-hive-are-lucky). I guess so. Take a look at this airwick automatic Air freshener that now cost a fortune :)  <center><sub> Me starring at the price like "Seriously?" </sub></center> <br> I comtemplated and decided not to add the air freshner to his bill. I'd come and pick it up another time. I actually need it in my place. Because most times I close my windows and doors and it feels different when I open them again. So the automated air freshener can help keep my room in order. <br> ### Books - Why Not  I didn't plan to buy a book but I got eye-trapped by one. **Why Not by Pat Utomi** - pat utomi is a Nigerian political economist and professor of entrepreneurship. The book which is a memoir focuses on utomi's unpleasant experiences during his run for the Delta's state governorship position in 2018. <div class="pull-left">  </div> <div class="pull-right">  </div> I got the book. It was expensive anyway. But Why Not?  This is the first book on politics I'm gonna ever own. I have read a few of them but I never really got to buy any. I heard stories about Pat which I didn't understand, however from the few pages of this book. I've come to feel his pain already and I would understand more as I flip through the remaining pages. I have always kept the "There are three sides of a story" quote in my head. I know the popular opinion, so I'm diving into his now - Hopefully I can decode the truth. [When it comes to Nigerian politics, you never can tell!](https://ecency.com/hive-122315/@samostically/2023-nigerian-elections-dont-buy-the-lies) <br> ## Something New I've been here three times but I've never gone upstairs. Today, I decided to go up and take pictures from that angle. I already completed my mini shopping and we were about leaving. It was when I went up I discovered they had a games center.    They played all sort of games upstairs. From Snooker to table tennis. Even board games were being played. I saw people playing chess, but I wasn't tempted to play. From their moves, I could tell they were patzers :) I inquired about their Virtual reality games as they looked interesting. I saw people play them and from my point of view, they were having fun. <br> ### In Conclusion... Today turned out to be quite interesting despite the odd beginnings. Glad I could write about it. Now, I have to go prepare for my chess tournament tomorrow. Its a rapid tournament and I'm seeded number #4 at the moment. I have a rapid rating of 1986 and A good tournament tomorrow should see me cross the 2000 mark. <br>  <div class="pull-left">  </div> <div class="pull-right"> <sub> _I am @samostically, I love to talk and write about chess because I benefited alot from playing chess. sometimes I share my thoughts on life in general and I write about my love for hive! I love to engage with others and I love communication. I believe life is all about staying happy and maintaining peace._ </sub> </div> ♟♟♟♟♟♟♟♟♟  <center> Thanks For Reading! All Images are mine </center>
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