As expected, there was a lot of rush at the village market today. Many people were out to shop for Christmas stuff. This is a season when demands for fresh tomatoes and other perishables are high, and I trust these ingredients to be very expensive this season.
But then, we have no choice; some of the perishables needed for Christmas meal preparations aren't something I would have bought in the past week at affordable prices otherwise, and they will get spoiled. So yeah, I dealt with the high cost of these perishables today, as did many other people.
It's the season, and these things are expected. However, for items I needed for the Christmas celebration that are not perishable, I got them last week at a better price. When I checked the current price today, I just smiled and said, "Nkem, you did well by shopping smartly last week," lol.
One important item I bought since last week Saturday was live chicken. I bought two big live chickens at #25,000 each; surprisingly, the same size was sold at #30,000 today. Imagine the money I saved by doing that. Thinking of doing poultry business towards the end of next year if God keeps me alive, lol. I just feel it's a temporary business I can do to make a nice profit during festive seasons like this.
That's, by the way.. my shopping continued; buying cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, and other stuff I needed for chicken sauce and salad came at a very high cost. I couldn't believe it, but I had to close my eyes and buy them, lol. At least I already promised my kids about preparing chicken sauce for them, so, no narrow escape for me , as 
Overall, it was nice food shopping at the village market today despite the crowd and the pushing, everyone struggling to get what they want. I was able to buy things my family and I will use until New Year's time; hopefully, God keeps us alive to witness the new year in good health.
How about you? Ready for the festive season?