Costco Shopping – March 28, 2009

* Today’s Costco shopping: 13th time this year, 3rd time this month

I spent less than $70.00 today.

I have a cold, so I bought some chicken soups and medication.

(Sorry, I am very busy. I am having a hard time keeping up with my Costco blog…)

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…

Costco Shopping – February 28, under $100 again

* Today’s Costco shopping: 10th time this year, 4th time this month

This was the second time buying Wings of Fire & M&M in a month. I am going crazy about this bad food. This is not good. I should make them last over 2 months.

My last jumbo shrimps lasted almost 5 months. They are a special treat. Sometimes I use them in pasta.

My craving for chocolate is not going away. I need to watch my chocolate intake. My waist size is bigger than it was 6 months ago. Losing weight is very difficult, but somehow I will lose weight.

Anyway, I spent under $100.00

Costco Shopping – February 1, 2009

* Today’s Costco Shopping: 7th time this year, 1st time this month

It’s Sunday. I went to Costco at 11 am, before the church people pack the house. I bought some basic stuff. I bought nothing special today.

I am going to Los Angeles for an engagement photography session. I will get you a picture of the Hollywood sign.

Long drive ahead. Long day ahead.

Here we go… it was hazy today

Costco at 2008 Customers’ Choice Awards

2008 Customers’ Choice Awards Winners

I never put a foot inside L.L.Bean store in my life.  Isn’t that store for rich folks only?  Costco is at #35.  I think it’s not bad for a “Membership Only” store.  Sam’s is not doing bad also.  Good to know.

1 L.L.Bean
2 Overstock.com
3 Zappos
4 Amazon
5 Lands’ End
6 Newegg
7 JC Penney
8 QVC
9 Coldwater Creek
10 Nordstrom
11 Cabela’s
12 TigerDirect.com
13 Lane Bryant
14 ebay
15 Sears
16 HSN
17 Best Buy
18 Kohl’s
19 Macy’s
20 Radio Shack
21 Belk
22 Circuit City
23 ACE Hardware
24 Old Navy
25 Target
26 Apple
27 Victoria’s Secret
28 Dillard’s
29 Wegmans
30 Kroger
31 WalMart
32 Lowe’s
33 Publix
34 Meijer
35 Costco
36 Kmart
37 Home Depot
38 Staples
39 Safeway
40 Walgreens
41 Sam’s Club
42 Verizon
43 Dell
44 CVS

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Brand New Tire Went Flat~!! – Back to Costco.

I had a flat tire.

I thought my car felt funny in the morning, but I just drove to work. When I was at work, one of my neighbors saw my car and noticed a flat. But he didn’t bother to let me know. He could have at least left a note. But he told me about it much later, after I fixed the tire. Hm… I never liked that guy.

These are brand new tires. I just got those tires. I couldn’t believe this happened.

It took me about 10-20 minutes to put a spare tire. That small jack was painful to use. 

Nail on Tire
Nail

After work, I went to Costco. There was a 2 hour waiting time. I decided to wait 2 hours.

So, I went to furniture department and set on the couch for an hour. I read a book. Later, I ate a churro and did some more shopping. 2 hours passed slowly.

Costco Tire Center

My car was ready around 8:30 pm (they close at 8:30 pm). I was tired, cold, and hungry.

Costco repaired my tire for free.