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Better Late Than Never
Posted on February 15, 2012 by Ching under Shopping.
Mine arrived today! Can’t wait for my first run in the new sneakers!
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Baby!
Posted on February 14, 2012 by Ching under Shopping.
About a month ago I ordered some custom sneakers for Brian from Nike. The web site said it would take about four to six weeks.
They were meant to be Brian’s Valentine’s Day present, but I was worried they wouldn’t make it in time. UPS actually delivered the package today so they made it in time after all.
Woot! Thank you, Nike!
P.S. I hope mine arrives this week, too. I can’t wait to break them in!
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Stocking Up at Thai Binh
Posted on December 31, 2011 by Ching under Shopping.
Another thing we did while on Christmas break was do some grocery shopping at the Asian supermarket. We needed to stock up on staples like rice and suka. We were almost out of Jasmin rice. We use Milagrosa. I know that brown rice is better for you nutritionally, but I can’t give up my white rice. I like to eat it with everything.
White rice is to me what Datu Puti suka is to Brian. He puts it on everything. So we stocked up on that too. We got four bottles, which should last us a while, as long as I can keep Brian from practically drinking the stuff. We also got some tocino and longonisa and some other stuff.
Speaking of drinks, coconut juice was on sale so I got myself several cans.
They also had whole papaya and large avocados at the store.
I didn’t buy any though, because Brian doesn’t like that stuff. It would have been difficult for me to consume them before they spoiled and I don’t like wasting food.
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Smoky Hill Vineyard and Winery
Posted on December 29, 2011 by Ching under Shopping, Things to Do.
I’m really sad that my favorite local vineyard and winery is shutting down. My first encounter with Smoky Hill wines was on our Salina day trip with David and Donna almost five years ago. Their plan was to just go to Cozy’s. I’m kind of insane though, so I found all of these other things for us to do while in the area. The wine tasting at Smoky Hill Vineyard and Winery being one of these things.
The lady at the store told us that they would be closing when we were there in November buying some wine. I bought four bottles of Sweet Lady and four bottles of River Valley Red, my two favorites. I kept two bottles of each for myself and we gave the other four bottles to mom and dad for Christmas, since they really enjoy the sweet wines also. She told that it wouldn’t be until the end of January so we didn’t really think much of it. I did make a mental note to return and buy out all of the Sweet Lady and River Valley Red bottles they had left because I really, really like them and I know that I wouldn’t be able to get any more.
Last week I got a message from Misty that their closeout sales had already started. It started sooner than I expected. I was thinking it wouldn’t start until the beginning of next year. I really should have gone when I first got the message from Misty because by the time Brian and I got to Under the Cork (their retail store at New Market Square) on Monday they were completely out of Sweet Lady and River Valley Red; and, they weren’t getting any more. I was so sad.
However, we did get a great deal on our new wine rack as our consolation. Brian was happy that he now had somewhere to put all of his wines. Mine just go in the refrigerator because my sweet wines are supposed to be served chilled. My extra wine (those that wouldn’t fit in the fridge) and his were all stored under the sofa table behind the couch, for lack of a better storage option. LOL. Now that they have a proper home, Brian is beyond happy.
Incidentally, I found something on FourSquare while checking in at Under the Cork on Monday that I just had to share with you guys. I love finding funny places like this on FourSquare! If you find other amusing ones like this one, please be sure to share them with me. That would totally make my day!
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My Husband is a Cheapskate
Posted on December 13, 2011 by Ching under Shopping.
So Brian and I checked our mail today after work and we didn’t really get anything except for junk mail per usual. Although, I did get a $25 gift card from Ann Taylor. I love gift cards! LOL.
ME: Ooh! $25 to Ann Taylor!
BRIAN: Do you want to go to Bradley Fair after dinner?
ME: I doubt I can get anything there for $25.
BRIAN: It will be my Christmas gift to you.
I get him a Citizen Eco-Drive watch for Christmas and I get something from Ann Taylor using my $25 gift card so all he has to do is pay the difference? Really? What the heck, man?! What a cheapskate!
P.S. I really want a gift certificate for a pin-up photo shoot with Aleycia for Christmas. It’s good for six months so I’ll have enough time to lose the extra ten pounds that I still need to lose in order to look somewhat decent. ~hint~ ~hint~
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