I was feeling adventurous and went to the mall today. I was interested in seeing the chaos at the mall. When I saw police vehicles everywhere, I knew something was wrong. There was no parking, neither. I decided to go back home.

I'm glad I went. But I was relieved that I didn't enter the mall. It was a reminder of a vicious cycle that some of us go through --- why do some of us purposely place ourselves through this Christmas shopping torture?

I understand that some people might enjoy it, but I find it hard to believe that (most) people enjoy it. I find is soothing to remind myself why I choose not to commit to certain things.