Old-Fashioned Reading

I call myself old-fashioned when it comes to reading books. I know that technology has evolved tremendously over the years and reading books is not confined to printed materials anymore.

The advent of the world wide web created an avenue for avid readers to read their favorite journals, novels, magazines and articles electronically. Websites for book lovers sprouted the past few years and they are offering various e reader applications to download to your e-book reader, tablet, mobile or PC to read digital edition of books, magazines, articles and journals.

I have a tablet but I still cannot bring myself to read e-books. I still frequent my favorite book stores in Dubai and US. I find immense joy in reading books after books in print because I can write notes on them and add them in my book collection.

Eid Sale

I just came home from the mall. I went straight to the mall after work to pass away the time and the traffic during Ramadan.

I am a bit surprised to see major boutiques with price reduction and major sale. Normally, the sale happens during Eid or at least few days leading to the holiday. The sale is rather early this time so the malls can get more shoppers.

The sale signs are just everywhere, from shoes to perfumes to clothing to electronics and supermarket. The cigar and magazine shops also carried best cigar deals signs that I don't usually see.

I didn't come home empty-handed. I bought some grocery stuff, dog food, gym ball, skipping rope and an office wear. I wanted to buy clothes for my daughter but I held the thought because next week is the announcement of Eid so more shops will eventually mark their prices down. I will probably wait for that.