i don't understand the hostility against malls here in ql. it's probably because i'm a product of a decadent consumerist society. and yeah, that is bad. i practically grew up in sm city north edsa, the first of its kind i think in asia with the supermall concept. a place where they have it all. it was third largest in the world the last time i checked. i've always worked in buildings where there is at least one mall within easy walking distance. the malls here are small by normal standards imo. and yes, those malls are designed not just for plain shopping but also for people to hang out in. only city center is the closest thing to what i used to believe are normal malls. the small department stores make me feel claustrophobic. i always found landmark too small and boring.

this sudden closure of city center has been doing damage to my mind. i see it in how i've been posting in ql lately. it's also making me think that impulse buying is good after all. you never know when the mall you frequent will suddenly shut down and you'll never get to buy the things you've been eyeing for weeks. i'm now regretting not shopping at the stores that were on sale when i went there last week. i'm regretting not following my instincts when i felt like going there last thursday and putting off my shopping for friday. for that, i'm scared.