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* 41st Costco Shopping this year, 1st time this month. 

I am tired and busy. But I was bored. So I went to Costco.

I had nothing on my shopping list, but I thought I would find something.

Basically, everything I bought today is something I didn’t “have to” buy.

I bought really fancy Christmas cards. I don’t know what I will do with 60 gift tags.

Crackers and Olives were totally for fun. I am likely to stay home alone for Christmas. So, that was my excuse to buy some snacks.

Update 2021 – I still have about a half box of the Christmas cards. I use 1-2 cards a year.

Costco Carr's Crackers

Then I saw the box of Carr’s crackers. They had pictures of crackers with cheese and stuff on them. They looked so cute, so I thought I do that as well.

This is what I had for dinner. I used some leftover ham from Thanksgiving. The onion was too strong, but it was good.

It looks a little pathetic, but it was fun doing it alone.

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Costco Shopping – November 30, 2009
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* 40th Costco Shopping this year, 3rd time this month.

Hm… my plan was to go to Costco less than 3 times a month so I would save some money.

I went to Costco for some staple items.

I never liked Calvin Klein. I never liked name-brand clothes. But I’ve been buying a lot of CK stuff lately, mainly because Costco sells them cheap. 

What can I say, designer clothes make people look better?  They have better cut & fit. I blame Costco for spoiling me.

Anyway, those Calvin Klein belts were only $25.00 a pair.

Update (less than a year later) – those belts turned out to be cheap quality. I trashed them.

 

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Costco Shopping – November 19, 2009
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* 39th Costco Shopping this year, 2nd time this month.

Last 2 months, I spent more money than I made. So I am careful with money. I think I am doing OK this month. I booked 2 wedding photography gigs that I almost doubled my income this month. I have a few small gigs lined up next month as well. I need to be careful with money. 

I enjoyed today’s Costco shopping. I spent about 2 hours there. I looked everywhere. I talked to a nice lady who recommended to me which cheese I should try.

Today’s shopping items need to be divided into 2 groups.

First group – Normal, everyday items.

I bought 2 Calvin Klein long sleeves shirts – they go with my Calvin Klein jeans. Those shirts were adorable. They were $18.99 each.

The second group – for Thanksgiving.
I will be home alone for this Thanksgiving Day (the entire weekend). Please don’t feel sorry for me, because I enjoy being alone. I manage to entertain myself. It would be better if I spend time with my family and have a good dinner. But I’m still good.

Anyway… I bought some treats for Thanksgiving weekend. I still have to buy gravy, stuffing, & cranberry sauce… 

I plan to watch TV, DVD, and work on my personal projects. I will enjoy some coffee and diet Pepsi.

* I saved $16.25 with the coupons.

I spent total $217.87 (w/ gas)

Costco Shopping – November 1, 2009
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* 38th Costco Shopping this year, 1st time this month.

3 pairs of Anti-Wrinkle Khakis (Dockers Classic Fit):
I have about 15 pairs of these slacks. But, when I saw them, I had to pick up 3 pairs. These slacks are $21.99 each, a really good price. I plan to “Save” these slacks for special days and night-outs, so I will look extra sharp.

Chocolates of the World:
I found Chocolates of the World! I couldn’t find them on my last 2 trips to Costco. I was thrilled to see them. I bought two. I am going to make them last until May 2010, which is the expiration date. (see picture below)

Jose’s coffee:
I’m going to bring Jose’s Coffee to work instead of my regular supply of Starbucks Coffee. I hope it tastes OK. Several months ago, I brought Kirkland Signature’s coffee to work. Everyone hated it (including myself) – so we had to trash the entire bag. Sorry Costco, your coffee is OK. It’s just we are very picky about coffee.

Chocolates of the World
2 Jars of Chocolates of the World for 2010

Costco Shopping – October 28, 2009
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* 37th Costco Shopping this year, 5th time this month.

I haven’t worn blue jeans for about 5 years. Now I am trying to bring back that jeans & t-shirt look. 

I went to Costco to get one more pair of Calvin Klein Jeans (blue). And I saw black jeans, also by Calvin Klein.

So, I bought 2 pairs of black jeans as well ($22.79 each). Now I have 5 pairs of new jeans. I think I’m done with shopping for jeans. I better not gain weight. These jeans are tight at a 30-inch waist (a little embarrassing, actually).

I will eat that chicken for the next 3-4 days. 

Costco Shopping – October 23, 2009
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* 36th Costco Shopping this year, 4th time this month.

Ah~!! I forgot to buy eggs.

I went to Costco for fun. I really didn’t have to go.

I ended up buying things I didn’t need (except for the carrots).

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Costco Shopping – October 19, 2009
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* 35th Costco Shopping this year, 3rd time this month.

My co-worker wanted to buy some pillows. So, I took him to Costco.

After Costco, I took my coworker to Popeye’s Chicken. He never had Popeye’s Chicken before. He loved the chicken. He kept saying “good sh*t”

Update 2021 – I still have an unopened bottle of this diffuser. What was I thinking?

Essenza Reed Difuser

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