The diary game for | 20/09/2026 | We went to buy a table for my brother today.
I hope you are all doing well; by the grace of Allah, I am doing very well too. Today was an important day for us because we were going to buy a table for my brother. We woke up early, finished our household chores, and then set off for the market. It took us about two hours to reach the market because it was quite far from our home; we chose this specific place because they sell high-quality wooden furniture, and people flock here for that reason. Upon arrival, I saw various types of tables. The shopkeeper offered to take us to the warehouse, explaining that they kept a much larger stock there than in the showroom. As we walked to the warehouse, I noticed intricate designs and branding details related to cement on the walls—there was a lot of writing and imagery regarding cement. After observing that, I stepped inside the warehouse.
Inside, I saw countless tables and trunks stored away. They manufacture these items and keep them in the warehouse for a long time, cleaning and moving them to the shop for sale only when needed. The tables in the warehouse were covered in a thick layer of dust. The shopkeeper asked us to pick out a table we liked; we made our selection, and then they brought it outside and thoroughly cleaned off the dust. The tables had looked quite unsightly due to the dust, but once cleaned, they looked shiny and new.
We had actually seen the table we wanted inside the shop earlier, but since the warehouse held a much larger inventory, we went there to make our final choice before returning to the shop to complete the purchase. I really liked the color of the table; I knew my brother would love it too. It would look great if he sat there to study, so I decided to give it to him as a gift—it was the biggest gift I’ve ever given him. After purchasing the table and paying the shopkeeper, we brought it home on a van.
On the way, we noticed a fair taking place in the market. My brother really wanted a toy vehicle, so we decided to visit the fair. We saw all sorts of items there, but a toy train caught his eye. We asked the shopkeeper about the price and details of the train, and my brother inspected it closely to ensure it was in good condition. Once we were satisfied with it, we bought the toy.
It was a wonderful day, though we spent a lot of time shopping at the market from morning until afternoon. By the time we finished our errands and returned home, it was four o'clock, as the journey took quite a while. Later in the afternoon, I had a craving for tamarind. I went to the tree and plucked a few branches that were heavy with fruit. Seeing the tamarind made my mouth water; I absolutely love the sour taste.
I sat down and enjoyed the tamarind while advising my brother to take care of his new study table—reminding him not to stain or damage it. I helped him neatly arrange his books on the table and told him to keep everything organized and focus on his studies. He happily agreed to my suggestions.
For dinner, Mom prepared mashed potatoes and fried fish. We enjoyed our meal with these dishes—a combination I really love. It was a delightful dinner, and I felt very happy eating my favorite food. Later, after finishing my meal, I prepared to go to bed early for the night.
