Shopping Trip

I finished early today because of midterm tests. Thought it would be a perfect time to go shopping. On my mental shopping list was a pair of football boots and a mosquito net. Luckily in Kaihin Makuhari there is an outlet shopping centre and its usually a good place to get reductions on clothes and other goods. There is also a big Mont Bell shop which I enjoy wandering around even if I don't plan to buy anything...this can be fatal. I try to convince myself that for my next adventure, a particular gadget or item of clothing is absolutely necessary. I need to plan that adventure first. But since my trip to South East Asia is coming up soon and providing me with a good reason to shop there, I relished today's task. Having forgotten the Japanese for 'mosquito' and not wanting to gesture, I tried to find it alone...which proved fruitless. On the way though, I managed to pick up a camelback which I had admired, picked up, but put back on a previous visit, and a lightweight sleeping bag. I convinced myself that both were necessary. The camelback holds 3 litres of water and has many interesting pockets for which I will find objects of the appropriate size to put in! The red colour scheme was the final deciding factor.

Next up, football boots. Now, I am usually more inclined to buy Nike sportswear than Adidas (there are both outlets within spitting distance of each other). Mens sizes are too big for me, there doesn't seem to be a ladies football selection, so I am forced to go for kids sizes and styles. This I don't mind, but Nike had just two acceptable shoes to offer (the criteria being the soles). Size 23 I couldn't get my feet into and size 24 felt like ducks feet. No size 23.5. hmph. Adidas do a much larger and more helpful range though I still prefer Nike designs. Since I lost my previous football boots, I went for a cheap pair at ¥2990. Bargain. I now only need to worry about how to pay for my jabs before payday comes!