We shop a lot here. More than a lot. But always for things like purses, kid's clothes, and custom made clothes from the fabric market. Truthfully shopping here is anything but easy.
I've mentioned how I have to grocery shop several times during the week. I go to at least three different stores to get what I need. I'll have a recipe in mind but can't seem to find all of the ingredients. Its frustrating.
When shopping in the mall, or even local stalls selling fake goods, the associate or shopkeeper follow close behind you. Watching you, asking you to name a price. Always pulling out their calculator ready to barter for a deal. You can never just window shop or browse.
Today we went to a Nike Factory Store. I am in need of new tennis shoes and thought this would be the place to find them. Sure they have tennis shoes, but none that fit. Unless I want to wear men's shoes. Most of the women's shoes stopped at size 7.5, I take a 9.5!!! There were two pair available in my size. Let's just say they are less than appealing. It baffles me that the Chinese have such small feet. Surely there are some out there with big feet like me.
So add shopping to the list of things I miss from home. I miss the ease of shopping. Being able to just look. Not having to bargain for a price and wonder if I paid too much. I miss creating my menu for the week, determining what ingredients I need and then doing one big trip to Kroger. I miss being able to head to the mall when I need a new outfit for an event the next day, not worrying if I have time to get to the fabric market to have something made. Only to hope that it looks OK when I do get it back. I miss being able to run to Target on a rainy day, just because I can.
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