Recession. We're all pretty used to this word by now, I suppose. And what do we relate it to? Loss of jobs, capital, shares, trade, markets, opportunities. Only loss. How about some gains? Well, I did gain something from the recession. Some lessons in market trading or job hunting, you'll say. No; I'm talking about simple gains here.
We visited the Mall. Mighty, Expensive, Branded Mall. With Designer and Branded Outfits (what happened to the clothes?) hanging high on display. Look around. Spot a good Outfit. Look at its tag and sigh. Let go. Move on. Aren't there more practical clothes, more practical prices; more simplicity? Oh, what are you thinking of? You're in a mall, son. Mighty, Expensive, Branded Mall.
My parents never bother about the prices when they buy from the mall. 'High quality, high prices' they say and justify the expenditure coolly. But I do mind the prices. i do bother about them. Ever heard of 'Good quality, good prices'? Well, anytime and every time we buy something for me from a mall, I feel guilty. But this time, I didn't. Thanks to recession.
Back to The Mighty Mall. All the sides are plastered with 50% off posters. Inside, the Outfits have descended from their high hangers. It's a pitiful sight. Half the mall is empty and unlit. The other half has a few staff persons lingering around like a few last bees that linger around a broken beehive hoping to reclaim their honey. The Outfits are lying stuffed in large cardboard boxes and bins; some are scattered on the floor.
I pick up some Beatles T-shirts. They are up for half their price. I happily purchase them. No guilt!
At the supermarket, Baskin Robbins is selling their ice creams at half their price. We indulge in the rich treat very frequently.
What has the recession brought you?
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