Purchasing Groceries
Just like anyone else, I was so excited about studying in UK. Staying in a foreign country all alone is not easy. Especially for those who used to be a royalty at home, please be physically and mentally prepared. I said physically is because carrying groceries from Sainsbury (nearest supermarket) back to the Student Village (campus accommodation) is very tiring. Besides that, you have to be mentally strong as well because you will definitely miss your family and friends. Its not that I’m trying to scare you, but long distant relationship falls apart rather easily. So, stay strong!
Well, it is very convenient for students since Sainsbury is just 10mins walk away from campus. There are plenty of stuffs there and some of them can’t be found in Malaysia so it’s pretty awesome! Sales are offered from time to time so the prices are quite reasonable. For example, 8 chicken drumstick for £2.50 only! However, chicken breast meat is 2X the price! Weird ei? My parents will be happy to know that their daughter only spends 20 pounds per week on groceries. That is because I only buy what I NEED not what I WANT. I have to close my eyes and ignore those lovely chocolate puddings and ice creams. Sad..
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OH YEA! I forgot! Nowadays people here use online shopping so groceries are sent to their doorstep. Furthermore, the retail industry in UK has begun their green concept. Everything is about environmental friendly. Recyclable plastic bags is just the first step. Lets hope Malaysia will do the same soon. Save the world! wee…!!
Last 5 posts by Adeline
- University of West of England - March 18th, 2008
Drumstick are 2X cheaper than chicken breast? That’s really weird man.
thats because foreigners like chicken breast more than drumsticks! cuz they have more meatt!! hahaha compared to malaysians… we love drumsticks -.-”
i’ve been here!
i mean, there (that particular sainsbury’s)
Drumsticks have more cholesterol than breast meat.
Since Britons are health conscious, they prefer the latter.
When demand is high, the price goes up too. xD