Somewhere on a fine evening in August 2011 ...

It's August.

But, I have two months of preparation for the trip. Looking at my schedule, I knew I have to get all the items by mid-September. If not, I won't have time to gather everything as I have to organise events in September.

I decided to go on shopping with the friend who introduced me to SSEAYP. My invitation on the phone was simple: Toiletry shopping.

I told her that we will be entering and approaching every skin care counter in the shopping malls. She was amused. Don't we not just buy from one or two brands?

I had plans to buy but due to financial constraint, I decided to collect samples. I told her this and her jaw dropped.

She was sceptical that I won't be able to get as many as I needed. Being an experienced free-loader, getting such items is not a problem at all. So I replied to watch me.

We went to almost every skin care counter, and I managed to get a lot of varieties ranging from facial cleanser to shampoo to serum. I also managed to get samples for her too!

I was satisfied with the amount of samples I obtained, and she learnt something new about me, which I'm quite embarrassed to let people see how stingy and free-loader I am. But ... given my current circumstances, I had to be creative in managing my resources...

Tidbits: I obtained so many samples that I haven't finished using until today. I used them during homestays and on the ship.

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