Costco Shopping – April 10, 2009

* Today’s Costco shopping: 14th time this year, 1st time this month

Nothing Special today.

I have a long Costco shopping list for next week (with the coupons). Today, I just needed some basic stuff fast.

I bought 3 more shirts ($45.00). I just need a few more shirts. I need a few more pairs of dark pants for work.

Costco Chicken:
I love Costco chicken. But, when you live alone, you are the only person eating that bird. That means I will eat nothing but Costco chicken for the next 2-3 days. I am not sure if I can finish the whole thing this time.  

Below is a reshoot of the shirts under better light, with correct color balance

Costco Coupons – April 13 – May 3, 2009

The coupon book is out. Check your mailbox.

I see a lot of good stuff. I may have to spend a lot of money next week.

My shopping list from this coupon:

  • Candies (I am debating which one to get)
  • Trash bags
  • Ritz crackers
  • Hebrew National Kosher Beef Franks
  • Orange chicken
  • Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Variety Pack
  • Valley Fine Foods Pasta Prima Chicken & Mozzarella Ravioli
  • Apache 3’x5′ Commercial Grade Scraper Mat
  • Kirkland Signature Chicken Alfredo with Penne Pasta
  • Vitamin B-12 (Good timing – I was running out of them) 

* I am looking at this tiny Olympus Camera (FE-370) for $99.99 after $30.00 off. I don’t need this camera, but this camera is very cute.

Costco Coupons

costco online savings

Costco Online Instant Saving Book

1 1/2 Slices of Bread For Breakfast

I eat 1 1/2 slices of bread for breakfast.

1 slice is too little.  2 slices are too much.

So, I make a sandwich with 1.5 slices of bread & 3 slices of ham.
When I told my friends about it, they seemed puzzled about how I distribute & stack 1.5 pieces of bread in one sandwich.

It’s very simple. I do it like this.

Breakfast Sandwich

Bread and Ham from Costco.

My First Sewing Kit

This is the first sewing kit (from Michael’s).

It looks pathetic. I spent less than $6.00 in total.

I spent 15 minutes fixing some stuff. I figured, If common house-wives can do this, then I should be able to do this.

I quickly learned some tricks on my own.

I am afraid I will get too excited and end up buying a sewing machine.

I need a pincushion, a better needle case, a pair of small scissors, a better sewing case, etc…

Single man's first Sewing Kit

Today, after work, I did 6 loads of wash and put together my first sewing kit. It’s getting too late. I better fix a quick dinner before start ironing a mountain of shirts and pants.

I am so tired…

Love my new sewing kit. 

Salute to Single Men in the World

Here’s for all the (poor) single men in the world

I never go out on Saturday night. (any night of the week). I have things to do. I am busy.

It was a Saturday night 10pm when I got ready to burn midnight oil.

I took a shower and went out for quick shopping. I went to Ralphs, Del Taco, and a donut shop. I wanted some donuts to go with my coffee.

I brewed 100% Kona coffee at 11 pm. I hope to stay awake all night and get things done. I have a lot of items on my to-do list. I’ll be working all day tomorrow as well. I work more during the weekends than I do on weekdays. The weekend is the time I focus on my business (and a secret project).

Anyway…
Here’s my salute to all the single men in the world.
Nobody gives you credit for what you do.  But your days will come (I hope)…


Mental Note: Clean up the coffee area

It’s now past 8:00 AM Sunday morning. I think I’m going to rest now.

Costco Shopping – March 19, 2009

* Today’s Costco shopping: 12th time this year, 2nd time this month 

I am always busy. I mean super busy…

Right after work, I had a meeting with my wedding photography customers. We had a pleasant talk for an hour. I booked the wedding, and they cut me the check on the spot. When I meet customers, I have a high ratio of closing the deal. Sometimes I book events without even meeting them. Some customers sent me deposits from Japan, Canada, New York… without meeting me.

After the meeting, I had a brief time shopping at Costco. I arrived there at 8:15 pm, 15 minutes before the closing time.

I went through my shopping list quickly. I bought 2 bags of Starbucks Coffee. I am going to give one bag to my neighbor. 

I enjoy giving things to my neighbors. I love watching people feeling happy because of what I do for them.

I spent less than $70.00 today (used 3 coupons).

I came home around 9 pm and I fixed a quick dinner.

Tired…