Up, up and up!

A gas station convenience store holds nothing more than the bare essentials. Bags of chips are lined up against the wall, rows of chocolate await the hand of a child, and even the occasional bar of soap and shampoo are meagerly stocked in a corner.

Today, it was a loaf of bread. A middle-aged Chinese woman stood at the cash register. Her face creased, showing signs of either discontent or perplexity - looking back and forth from the cash register's hungry green digits and the woman behind the counter.

"How much is it again?" The Chinese woman asked. Her hand stop in midair, fingers touching the rims of her purse.

With a smile that seemed out of place, the woman behind the counter answered, "The prices have gone up this November."

I stood behind the Chinese woman and wondered why the woman behind the counter was smiling. Was it because it was her job or was she content with a simple loaf of bread costing more than her salary would allow?

It seems like an obvious question. Who would be content about the rising prices? It's not just a loaf of bread - the general cost of goods have risen. From tolls, gas and now even the smaller things in life.

The Chinese woman simple muttered an "oh," and handed over the amount needed. She probably thought it was just a loaf of bread, it won't effect her way of life.

Yes, in the short term. It is just a loaf of bread. But imagine how much more you're spending in a month? Or even a year on a single item. Now add all the other costs you need to go through your daily routine. Are we making enough to sustain a price increase?

I think you know the answer to this question. Instead of just saying "oh" and going about our way. How about we do something about? Voice our your opinion. Don't hide your discontent.

There needs to be a change.