Shopping mood...but resist!

Did a bit of work for my dissertation this morning before heading out. Was still deciding if to go grocery shopping or shopping at West Brom. In the end decided on West Brom. Oh, and had a very very short video call with my niece...they had dinner tog with my parents..what a spread lor! Think she was busy eating..didn't smile at me this time..but waved bye bye to herself. HAHA!

Anyway, I was so tempted to buy stuff today! Prob in the shopping mood! First it was this cloth expandable cabin bag..it weighs 2.9kg according to the tag..and going for only £14.99! Whatsapped my mum to ask of her opinion..she said can buy..hahaha..then I looked at it further and saw that the lock is lao ya padlock kind. Moreover is not 4-wheeler. Before I came over, I had intention to throw my DBS bag here but now it seems like it can probably still last till I go back SG...and this is not a good substitute for it cos not 4-wheeler nor hard case. So conclusion: nice to see, don't buy!

Then went over to New Square where Primark and other shops are..there was a casual sachet bag from Deichmann going for only £4.99 (can't take pic cos too near counter..I shy!)..then saw a pair of girls pink shoes for my niece. Decided not to buy both cos I bought 2 bags already!! and the shoes..quite similar to the one my parents bought when they were here. Then went to Primark..and this was what I was looking for in the London outlet we went but couldn't find.

I decided to start getting souvenirs for friends and got some luggage tags but the neutral looking one with "LDN" and icons of UK were not available..more travel card holders sold instead..so only got a few...then msged El and Sil to ask which they prefer and they chose canvas tote bag so bought some but both designs are with Union Jack (so that can tell is from here mah!). And then saw this so pretty 大陆 bag! But no, resisted the temptation!

And this sachet bag caught my eye too. Mum said buy to make myself happy. Isn't she supposed to discourage me?? Hahahaha! But this one I'll think about it...they probably will still have it the next time I come cos think is new. They have it in black too..the front rounded zipper is only 1 side so just for design, unlike my kipling one.

Then went to the market area to buy some fruits. Bought 3 boxes of grapes for £1 but made sure they were not spoilt cos some bags had mouldy ones. The cherries they sell look cheap and fresh too but I can't eat so many fruits la..cos at home I still have nectarines and kiwi fruits. Then popped by a shop called Farmfoods. M from church told me she bought her foodstuff for breakfast the other time from there and is v cheap. It's true but most are sold in bulk..like frozen salmon..3 for £10! I got basa fillets 400g for £1.25 and eggs (15 for £1)..even the frozen chicken thighs too..v cheap but big pack. Headed to Morrisons next cos I wanted to buy pork ribs to cook soup tomorrow but they only had 2 small slabs left! So didn't buy.

Came home and put some grapes into Poppy's bowl. Surprisingly she didn't eat! Left a box of grapes in their fridge shelf for L. Oh, then I started to list friends/colleagues whom I have to buy gifts for and it was a long list!! Oh myyyy! I might have to shortlist further..or find gifts that are light and easy to carry. Also hope they don't expect me to get them gifts since I'm here for studies, not for holidays!! This time no one will be helping me bring stuff back lor! Think I'll have to pack a little when I'm a bit bored with my research so that I can see how much space I might have left.

Don't know why stomach has not been that good since my last day in London. Wonder if it's the bread..it's like urge of ls but stools are not that loose as ls type. Oh, and I had a bout of nose bleed on Sat night..and today when I happen to pinch my nose too..maybe zua.

Yay!! My dad has sent me photos with me from our trip..most were v candid shots and unglam ones of me!! Picked out the nicer ones to upload to my online album and I'll be ready to share with my family/friends!

Just saw email from Uni pastor..they are next meeting on 6th July but I won't be able to make it cos there's chapel anniversary lunch at my nearby church and the newly weds will be showing us their wedding photos. So I guess the next time I go to the Uni church will be mid July and my last time there since they are taking a break in Aug. Just as well cos my bus travelcard ends on 22 July so I'll be limiting my bus trips.