Moms, Be Careful When Shopping for School Supplies. Read My National Book Store Experience.

June 11, 2008 · Filed Under general, self-help, shopping · 6 Comments 

The school season just started this week and until last week and even up to this day, mothers are very busy preparing the things their kids need for school. This includes trips to the book and department stores to buy school supplies, bags, shoes, etc. I was one of these moms and I headed to the National Bookstore (NBS) in Robinson’s Metro East last weekend to scout for a trolley bag for my little Marikenyo.

When we came to NBS, it was not surprising that it was totally crowded with parents and even children making last-minute shopping for school supplies. I was lax with my bag since I was thinking, I’m in the mall, not in Divisoria or a market. After some time, I heard the guy beside me saying a little louder “mag-ingat sa mandurukot” (be careful with snatchers). I immediately looked for my MP4 which I placed in the pocket of my bag and learned that the zipper was opened and the only thing left is the earphones. My MP4 was stolen while I was browsing for school supplies right inside the National Bookstore!
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