You know, I've always heard it said that there is a difference between the way a man and a woman shops. Recently, I found out that there's a third difference - The way I shop.

I went to 2 Utama recently with Wombat. I twisted his arm and got him to go eat at Yoshinoya's with me. Afterwards, he said he wanted to F.O.S. So, I said, okay, I don't mind window-shopping there. I mean, I am a woman, right?

And it's amazing ... He goes in, he heads right for the shirt section ... picks out several in varying shades of blue (how imaginative is that?) and then goes to try them out.

So, I thought, well, since I'm here already, I'll just browse around. So I start walking around the skirts and the blouses and the pretty dresses. And ... I have to say that I was very disappointed.

All the clothes were too small for me! I had to look for extra-extra-large! I was on the verge of crying. How much weight do I have to lose to get back into shape? And that's when I noticed the sign ... It was pretty big, but it was hidden behind a cute, floral dress. It said "Kids Section".

DingBat!

Anyways, after FOS, we went to Watson's. And as we were walking back, we passed by the Renoma shoe store. I know I have no will power. I know I don't need anymore shoes. So I just gave the shoes a covetous look, grabbed Wombat's sleeve, and said, "Walk faster! Walk faster! Walk faster!"

He said what was wrong with just looking at them. So, I said, hello? I'm a woman? And every outfit needs to be justified by a special pair of shoes? Besides, the only shoes I really need to get are sport shoes. My old gym sneakers are starting to laugh (the sole is coming off of one shoe).

And he quickly tapped me on the shoulder, and said, "Well, why didn't you say? Gym shoes are important, at least! There's a sports store just beside Watson!"

So, we went into the sports store. Wombat sits down immediately, and takes a call on his cellphone. I guess he's used to shopping women's style. Me - I used the Fluffy Quick Shopping Technique.

What do you want? Gym Shoes
What kind? Cross-Trainers
Any particular brand? No
Any particular colour? No
Any particular price? Depends on two criteria:

1. Cheapest
2. Good fit

Within fifteen minutes, I had identified possible candidates, tried them on in the correct size, went for a walk, run, jump and skip in them, and pronounced them "Good Enough For Me!"

Went to the cashier, got a ten percent discount, got my shoes, and went out the door.

Did I make a detour any where else? No. But Wombat did.

Gesturing urgently while still talking on his cellphone, he goes, "MacDonald's! Upstairs!"

I swear that boy has an unhealthy obsession for MacDonald's ice-cream.

And, yes, I know the basic difference between the way a guy shops, and the way a girl shops. And now I know the third difference - the way I shop. I have to wait until a GUY tells me to do it!

Anyone want me for a girlfriend?

Out of Cash,
Fluffy