I passed by National Bookstore the other day and I noticed the piles of Best Buy products in the school supplies section. I suddenly remembered how my sisters and I loved when the month of May rolled by when we were still in elementary school. May signified the month for “Back to School” deals and promos on bookstores and department stores. I felt in heaven whenever we went to Manila to buy new bags (remember those big strollers? even those portable metal strollers with hooks and ropes for your bags?), school supplies (all new pencils, crayons, erasers and the pads of lengthwise, crosswise, 1/4 and intermediate papers) and most especially new shoes, socks and undergarments.
I miss those days when the 300+ crayola box would be enough to satisfy my childish whims.