The Ultimate Shopping Spree: 5-Minute Free Supermarket Dash
Imagine the dream scenario where you are able to shop for free in any supermarket of your choice, but for only five minutes. The adrenaline rush of this happening would be intense, and the pressure to choose the perfect items would be immense. What supermarket would you choose, and how would you spend your five minutes?
In this type of situation, I wouldn't want to be in a supermarket that may limit my choice for "the perfect items." I wouldn't want to pick one that is small; therefore, I will be choosing one of the biggest in my area, Ikeja City Mall (ICM). It has many sections for a wide range of products and services, as well as a cinema and the well-known Shoprite.
It can be overwhelming to be in a really big mall, as one may then struggle with their decisions and lose track of time navigating the aisles. But I fear not, because I know just exactly where I am going—the perfect spot for my shopping spree.
My uncle told me something that has stuck with me for years and has influenced my type of decision-making in this kind of situation. "Femi, whenever someone asks you what you want for your birthday, choose something that will be worthwhile and will last," Uncle Tunde told me. And I have never looked back since then.
Of course, it is a logical statement, and everyone would think so. But I was just a kid, and all I thought of were the fancy foods I didn't get to eat then. The poor kid wanted to taste some burgers and pizza for the first time in his life.
My point, basically, is that I am not going to the food section. I am headed straight for the tech and gadgets section. Why? Well, because I don't have the PS5, along with many other fascinating items I need or want for my life.
The Spree
Yes, the first thing on the list is a PlayStation 5. I haven't slept since the day of its release because I knew I would keep dreaming of it, and I do need much bigger dreams than that to chase. But I digress...
The PlayStation 5 is a gaming console, the latest in its series from Sony Entertainment. It's fundamentally a "next-generation gaming console," as it possesses really fascinating features that surpass those of its predecessors by a gazillion miles.
Next on my list, of course, is something that would provide me with the internet capability I need to fully harness the goodness of the console, among other important needs for internet speed and connectivity. It is none other than the MTN 5G router — because the Starlink by Elon Musk isn't available in walk-in stores.
I have had my eyes on the Samsung S23 Ultra lately. It's a flagship phone that has really amazing capabilities that I would love to try out and own as well. For example, it can take photos of the moon that look really impressive. Other than its camera system, it's a badass mobile phone, so I have heard.
And lastly, I am picking out a new PC for myself—a gaming PC, of course, not for gaming but for the incredible specs it will have. I need one that will serve my ambitious aspirations. Depending on what they have available, I will just grab one that has the following specifications, or something similar: 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB of SSD, an Intel Core i7, and excellent battery life.
I believe all four of the aforementioned items will be in the same aisle or near one another, so I really think I can grab all four of them in just under five minutes. I am an excellent runner for these kinds of situations, even though I cannot run to save my own life.
Maybe I can grab a couple of snacks or something on my way if I do have more time, but the targets must first be acquired. I can get some cheap food outside with my own money, but I cannot get those outrageously expensive products I aim for on my own. Who is my father?
[See you in the next...]
Loool you just mentioned some very expensive stuffs here. The Samsung s23 is like 800k or so. At the end of the day, you'll be spending close to 3 million naira. But it's good you wrote out those stuffs, believe me 5 minutes won't be enough in ICM.
That's the thing, I normally cannot afford these things as I am, so they are my targets. Samsung s23 is not my mate...😅
I know five minutes cannot be enough, that's why I am sticking with easy stuff I can grab — just those four. And if it's not enough, at least, I get one or two. It's still a win.😁
Thanks for reading, man.
Loool I'll go with iPhone 14, grab a digital camera if available, then some HD 70 INCH TV hahaha this daydream shopping is really enticing 😂😂😂😂😂
Hmmm...a digital camera is definitely a good pick. But TV? You don't strike me as a TV person. Do you watch films or sports?
You see how enticing it is now. 😂
Guys and ps 😹. Y’all are inseparable. I personally love games on ps too.
It is nice that you chose something valuable. But hehe, the supermarket would feel your presence
See, when it comes to PS ehn, don't even play about it with guys, especially me. I was a mad gamer as a kid, and I love it so much.
The supermarket will shake...😂😂
They will know that somebody has entered.
Man wey sabi, you made the right choice of things. A person who doesn't know the value of these things will think they are small but all these worth millions of naira.
The phone, the PS5 self dey enter my eyes.
Yes oh..if it's food, I will eat and pass it the next day. I am glad you know exactly how much these things worth and how valuable they are. You probably would have a similar list of expensive and valuable things like man.
It is that PS5 that is entering my eyes gan gan...
Interesting, you actually made use of Uncle Tunde´s advice here by going for those things that are worthwhile and would last. You are wise and smart to think of such and not pizza and burger. Lol
At least they are what will help your ambitions including the PC. Good job, runner boy even though you said you wouldn´t be able to run to save your life. 😆
Yes oh...wetin be burger and pizza?? Abeggg😂 I dey follow my uncle's advise.
I cannot run oh...ewee. I don't even like it. But for this very important event in my life, I shall run like never before.
Thank you for reading. I am sure you would have had expensive things in your entry as well. I trust a looter like you.
Hahaha. Who wouldn't want to make use of such opportunity in the best way so you don't end up regretting after eating those snacks when you could have looted away with useful stuff to last for a while 😅😅
And yes, I looted a lot I assume would be important for me 😋
Thank you ohh!! Food is good too, but then, they never last. I could do more and be more productive with much better gadgets — so I can loot better! 😉
Keep looting then 😁
Wow, PlayStation 5 on your first list just as mine, I think gamers would never see that and let it go and it’s even for free, just imagine this. You have great lists to purchase. Wish you the best of luck in this contest.
Really? You actually picked PS5 like myself. Lol...gamers think alike! What gamer would pass PS and Xbox? I don't think so.
I wish you the best in the contest too. Thanks for reading.
You are welcome bro.
Yay! 🤗
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hahaha I can just imagine you tearing around the shop with your cart, grabbing tech but having to make sure you don't damage it in the process. I have seen some of these supermarket dashes on Youtube before... and it always amazes me when people grab consumables that don't add up to much value. I get that people need food too but even balance it a bit because the tech can be sold for a lot anyway if you decided not to keep it. !PIZZA !ALIVE
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Yes! Yes! That is also why I wouldn't be trying to grab too much. I wouldn't want to break any of them, especially the important ones.
There's this channel, Mr. Beast, where they do this kind of thing. It really is an exhilarating experience. It just surprises me too when people go grab consumables. I'm like, "what???" What a waste! 😂
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Oh my...lol, this is a big fantasy oo.
I think if I find myself in a situation like this, I'd take like half a minute to structure a proper plan, moving from the smallest item to the largest on my priority list(basically working smart and not hard), cause it wouldn't make sense that I carry a TV first(when I know I'm not a time traveler).
Haha...I most certainly doubt half a minute would suffice to develop a plan. But, at least, you may be able to grab something.
I know grabbing a TV first would slow me down, so I'd rather come back for it, if there's time.
Thanks for coming around, man.
Of course, my "develop a plan statement" doesn't necessarily mean "grab a pen to draft out no map". I honestly think 30 seconds is enough for me to figure out my aisle-to-aisle movement, which I think will make grabbing things easy for me.