Somehow, I managed summon enough courage to brave the expected crowd present at the Commex 2009 IT fair. As usual, unlike the counterparts overseas, the ones held locally are meant to be a market place, with pamphlets and flyers strewn all over the place. The crowds are there for only one thing – to get the best deal possible and make their purchase, unlike overseas, where such exhibitions are meant to showcase new products, or innovations.

There was a point in time, many year back where I would diligently make my way into the crowded halls, just to get a feel of the gadgets and stuff. Then I stopped going altogether, in a way due to the crowds. It’s getting too crowded, and I didn’t have anything to purchase anyway.

This time however, I went there for a purpose – to make some purchases. Not overly big purchases anyway, just some small accessories for my computers. I’ve been wanting to get a laptop for over two years already, but every time such an exhibition comes and goes, it just feels as though the time isn’t right yet. I’m still waiting … and saving.

Maybe it’s just me, or maybe I have not recuperated fully from my midnight return flight, but halfway during the mad squeeze, I started to feel lethargic. Maybe it’s the bag, or maybe it’s the crowd.

Maybe it’s the poor air quality?

Or maybe … I’m not as fit as I used to be?