Atlanta is seriously lacking for wireless hotspots. As I left Nordstrom I saw what appeared to be an oasis in the desert of no connections. An establishment called ‘ebar’. Complete with comfortable tables, coffee drinks, and atmosphere, this surely must be a spot. I sat down, took out the ol’ laptop n’ prepared to post my most recent observations.
“No connection found”.
Fuck ebar!!!
I’ve made it home. I’ve survived my first 6 hours of Black Friday madness. The experience was much different than I had imagined. People really do want their stuff and they don’t care what they have to do to get it. At Wal-Mart I saw the worst of it in the form of actual physical confrontation.
In the more affluent and snooty Macys, while not so obvious, the dynamic still existed. In a setting full of holiday décor and posters wishing good will and happiness, there was little to be found.
One of Princeton's more upscale shopping centers opened at 9:00 AM this morning, long after most other stores in the area. They seem to be suffering for it.
As I packed up n’ headed home to regroup and reflect on my Black Friday experience thus far, I was struck by how calm the rest of the city streets were. Aside from the shopping malls and mega-stores, the city seemed at rest. Today is a day off for most, unless of course you work in retail.
As I drove home, I did however find one exception.
Wal-Mart isn't the only show in town making big profits through expoitation.
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After the best Buy incident, I was a bit shaken headed for my next stop, Macys. Again, the lot was full. So many full lots; How does one decide which store to go to? More on that question in later posts.
I entered the famous department store through the furniture showroom doors (seemed like a safe entry point). My nerves were almost immediately put at ease. There were plenty of shoppers, no visible security, and numerous places to hide. I grabbed my camera n’ got to work.
