Something that I Wish I Wouldn't Have Done

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I should never indulge in material desire. In a hot humid summer, every student cheered and talked about different plans one after another, but not for me. I was a grade 11th student; this summer should be a stressful start for all those 11 graders who wanted to get into a high reputation college or one of the dream universities. This was the year to make all-out attempts. As I walked on the street in downtown after school, I glanced a window display. Something caught my eyes immediately. It was so pretty; I wanted to own one. Once I stepped close to the door, it was opened. Two neat dressed people quickly came to me and greet. “ How are you, my dear?” one of the sales said. “ I would like to see that purse displayed over there. ”I replied. She walked to the window with white gloves on and reached the beautiful piece that I asked and brought it to me. I carefully admired it for a few minutes and had decided to purchase it. I turned the price label to check the price. I was astonished and felt dispirited. It was listed $495. “ Wow! That is more than what I expect. ” I murmured to myse...

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