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Every year around this time, I have to headache about buying Valentine’s day gift for Pat. I went to Metrotown after work today to do the shopping. I found I have early symton of shopping-phobia. I feel uncomfortable walking into a shop without knowing exactly what I want to buy. In particular, I am afraid to buy anything involves subjective judgement. Luckily I came across something I think Pat would like and solved my problem. On my way out, I spotted the Footlocker next to T&T has this year’s model Nike ACG hiking boot on sales. I have been wearing this series for many years, this will be my sixth pair. So even the boot I am wearing now is not broken, I can buy an extra pair as reserve. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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