Just attended a best friend’s party last weekend, another invitation just come up and says that there would be another party this weekend. What a tight schedule I got here, and I bet, not few of you have the same stuffs as I get. Its pretty cool in some ways, but not always is, in the others. I mean, JUST LAST WEEKEND, I prepared all the stuffs I would wear to fab-ed myself. It would just a total e-ew, to have the same outfits to several parties, rite? I still remember how great it was to shop for all the passionate stuffs I want, outfits—absolutely—and the present for—aw, what is it—inviter—maybe?
And I still have a fresh memory, too, on how surprised I am looking on the bills, that—later I checked—just totally raped—yes, rape, as in RAPE, a boy rape a girl, or in my case—MY ENTIRE WALLET. And looking at the upcoming party’s invitation, somehow it worries me. Enough for last weekend’s nightmare when I see mia mamma—on horror—lecturing me on how wasteful I am spending such much on just one time shop. Well, I admit it, myself, that I’m so wasteful. But hey, who the hell can help him/herself from the addiction of the heavenly beautiful charm of shop?
It was just a serious case I have here, my wallet just totally dried out, but I should do something for the upcoming party—and I surely believe, not only me, whom facing this kinda things, too, but I bet, many of you have the same dilemma. Later it brings me to—well, solution? Or just call it—some wayouts, I name it: GROCERY. SECONDHANDED. SALE! Brilliant? Very! Its so fun, trust me. Like a whole package you’ll get. AN ADVENTURE, a refreshment, and an outfit. Never been on it before? TRY IT, and find out the enjoyment.
But since we’re doin some business with secondhanded stuffs here, we should be really careful on preparing it and double extra careful on the spot—wont ruin your self-spledidization, rite?. I’ve tried it, and my conclusion: BE ORGANIZED! So here it is, my simple set of organization, hope its helpful. Organize yourself with some simple steps here, and DRESS YOURSELF A HOTTIE—and most importantly, you won’t find your wallet leaked. Goodluck!
- KNOW YOUR DESTINATION. Really important to decide when you should leave, determine what things would distract your trip and how to overcome it, and the essential point is, which kind of transportation you should take. Me, you, everyone, we all know that Jakarta’s the so-called megapolitan city which cannot be separated from the-very-annoying stuff called traffic jam. If you want to go by private car, make sure you know the free-traffic route, or if you won’t mind, go by public transportation! It would be more adventurous after all. Come on, chill up and take a break from your routine and try this new, full of excitement, enjoyment PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. You name it, transjakarta’s busway, express train, or taxi. Or maybe economic train, bajaj, or angkot would starts up ur adrenaline rush. The more challenging, the more fun you’ll get! But remember, if you want to take public transportation, you should firstly know: which should you take, how much is the cost, and also the schedule of transportation’s leaving and arriving. My recommended places: Taman Puring, Pasar Baru, all ITCs around the town, Pasar Senen, Tajur (Bogor).
- SET UP WHAT-TO-BUY LIST. It’s really important to start thinking on what you need, and what you really want to buy. So that on the spot, you wont be frustrated to find what you’re looking for, or get too impressed on seeing cuties until you forget what to buy. Prioritize your urgent needs, and don’t get yourself amazed by any other things. Remember, limited budget!
- BRING WHAT YOU NEED TO. If you imagine yourself in such big and comfy department stores, that’s not what you’ll going to get here. The situation would be really hectic, and if you don’t want to be in such a very bad complication, just simply bring what you need to.
The stuffs:
1) An oversized bag—shopping! Remember?
2) Cellphone—silent mode: on
3) Wallet—make sure you bring a simple plain money, its very seldom you’ll find electronic money usage in such a traditional shop
4) Wetties or Handtowel—just to refresh yourself, its surely goin to be exhaustin
5) Drinks—bring drinks on your own, just in case you don’t find any drink venders
6) AND DON’T FORGET! Camera (be situational, use it in time. When its not hectic nor crowded)—well, you’re in an adventure, some pictures is necessarily should be taken for document, rite? - A BAG FULL OF “THANKS”. Besides preparing those stuffs mentioned, you’ll also need to prepare some other things that will be crucial in trip: a bag full of “thanks”. Well, I don’t know with you, but I’m not a very often traveler that I know each and every road in town. I just know that I can be looked dumb for 5 minutes when I ask something, but that later I’ll know. These are what you should do, if you’re like me, the (not so) king of roads. Ask people around when you feel doubt or get lost, and prepare a bunch full of thanks so that you can give to people whom you are asking. Looking dumb is absolutely way much better than getting lost, and saying “thanks” wouldn’t do any harm to anyone, would it?
- MYOB—MIND YOUR OWN BODY. You should really look out on your body’s condition. Make sure that you’re in a very fit condition, cus this trip would be exhausting, its no fun when you find yourself very tired and finally fainted when you’re picking stuffs. BREAKFAST is one important thing. Mind on your body cleanness as well. You get yourself on the road, pollutions and sweats and dusts are here and there, would not only make you look and smell bad, but it will also drop your mood. Its bad going shopping when you’re not in the mood, rite? So, make sure you have cleaned up yourself before get goin. Give it some skin foods and vitamins, and also don’t forget to spread moisturizer and sunblock on your entire skin. Give your body all things you consider necessary—at home, before you leave! Don’t bring it, cus it’ll just make you feel uncomfortable and uneasy to do things freely. Be sure about what you are wearing also. Remember, it’ll be outdoor, and sunny—not to mention the hot temperature—be comfortable of what you’re wearing. Don’t be too much on your appearance; no one will notice it anyway. Shirt, pants, and a pair of flipflops would be good, and add a hat would just make it perfect.
- BE ACCOMPANIED. Shopping alone would certainly be no fun. Being alone, with no one to be chit-chatted with or asked opinion—mainly on stuffs we purchase. Besides, friends and you could feel protective to each other, mainly at the public transportation, if you take it. Be accompanied, an essentially simple thing that cannot be set aside.
- KNOW THE TRICKS. There are tricks to buy in such shopping area: the grocery, or secondhanded-providing shops. These tricks are needed to be obeyed unless you’ll find your stuffs unexpected. Firstly, be picky. Take up a cutie that attracts your eyes. check every inch of it—make sure it’s in pefect condition. And DON’T TRY IT—special for the secondhanded stores, you wouldn’t know what kind of people that has tried and wore it, rite?—just estimate if it fit you size or not. Besides, be bargainful. You’re in a grocery/secondhanded store, remember? Be sure you get as lowest price as possible. Your skills of bargaining and persuasion are at stake, here. The sellers tell the price, bargain it half price. They didn’t give, leave it. Wait until they call you up, and you win! Take up your purchased stuffs as the prize.
- BE CAREFUL. Be very careful on yourself and your belonging. Remember, crimes can be happened anywhere anytime, mainly, you are in a public places, that everyone from low, middle, and high class are mixed together. Beware when you are in public transportation also. You don’t want to end up robbed or hypnotized rite? Just be sure you are not dominant, so that if there is criminal looking for a prey, they will not notice you. And show yourself are not care about your surrounding, show that you have your own business, pretend you are in a hurry would be nice. Don’t give any chance for people who are faking-friendly to you, who knows that he’s a good or bad man after all?
- CLEANUPS. After you get all you want, go straight ahead home. Clean up all your stuffs, ask your maid or do it on your own, or you can also use the laundry. And when it’s done, Voila! You’ll find a hot new cutie items for your wardrobe collection. And don’t forget to clean up yourself too. Call someone to massage you when you’re home, later, cus its surely goin to be very tiring.
- PUBLISH! Tell your friends, post it on your blog, put the pictures on your facebook, just publish it—till everyone looking at your new mix-and-matches hottie style green with envy!—absoutely like me! Oyeaaaaa.
Don’t forget to hop on a secondhand shop, and find your own satisfaction! Your wallet’s still filled, you’re mom voice-pollution-free, and the best part is YOU GET THE LOOK. See you on the spot!
ICHSAN FADILLAH
p.s.: is this article good enough already? My first tips post, people. Please comment! I’ll be waiting.
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