9.02.2008

Toilet Seat

Went in search of a new toilet seat today. I went to a few different markets that had hundreds of little stalls selling just about everything. There were stalls containing meats, vegetables, fruits, mops, brooms, towels, bags, toys, clothes, shoes......etc. My favorite were the stalls with all shapes and colors of dried fruits and nuts (around 1 - 2 dollars per pound). Also my favorite was the whole floor containing stalls of office / school supplies. My least favorite were the stalls with meat....my stomach couldn't take much of looking at various animal part strung up on the walls. I eventually found a whole section filled with large bathroom items such as tubs, toilets, sinks, along with the all of the other necessary parts like toilet seats. I visited four different stalls listening to each seller explain why their toilet seat was the best and bargaining for the best price. I never knew toilet seats were so complex. I finally was sold on a seat that didn't slam shut, but rather glided down nice and slowly with a flick of the finger. It's just beautiful!