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I want to see Milky Way
Posted by: | January 18, 2018
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I would like to see the best view of the Milky Way Galaxy possible with my own naked eyes, preferably at someplace in the continental US (48 states). I guess I will take a trip for 1-2 nights. I am willing to spend x amount of money.

I can use your help. Let me know if:

  • You own or know an Airbnb location where viewing of Milky Way is possible.
  • If you know places where I can go to view Milky Way.
  • If you know astronomy clubs, you can recommend them.
  • If you want to go with me or meet up with me there.
  • If you know of Milky Way viewing events.
  • If you have anything to tell me about it.

So far, all I know is that the best time to view Milky Way is the Summer months centering July. I have about 5 months (20 weeks) to get ready. So, the search is on.

The only picture of the Milky Way I photographed so far.

PS. Next on my list is to see Northern Lights (Aurora) – Which will require me to travel to Alaska or Canada. After that, I will travel to Texas or New York to see Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Back to work / Song of the Month
Posted by: | January 13, 2018
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My song of the month
Gal Costa & Caetano Veloso – Sorte

There are some leftover candies at work, but we are now back in full working mode.  2017 was a relaxing year for me, except it ended with a bang (the car accident)

I came to work and got my morning coffee. I set at my desk and played my favorite song of the month. Then I looked at the other side of my cubicle. The wall looked beautiful with morning sunlight. I can see the shapes of leaves from a tree outside. It’s hard to describe, but that moment was personal and enjoyable. It felt like my whole life story was painted on that wall.

‘Life isn’t that bad’ I smiled as I sipped coffee.

Song of the month:

Gal Costa is one of my favorite singers. She’s in her mid-70s. She’s still alive!! She and her duet singer Caetano Veloso are legends in Brazil and Latin music.

She sings in Portuguese and I don’t understand a word she says, but I love this song so much it makes me want to cry. It’s just so beautiful.

If you liked the song, watch this video. It’s cute. It’s the same song live from 1985.

Happy New Year – 2018
Posted by: | January 1, 2018
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Happy new year!! Good Times!

It’s almost a new year, just 4 hours to go. I am not doing anything special. I am home alone and relaxing. I shall make coffee and watch TV. 

To celebrate the new year, I ordered a pair of Italian boots from England. 🙂

Please stay healthy. God bless you.

Christmas Moment
Posted by: | December 26, 2017
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I contacted my friend Friday (Dec 22nd) and convinced her to come out after work for a “Christmas experience”. Both she and I get off work late. We were tired, but I told her she will look back and cherish the moment – that we must force ourselves to create some kind of Christmas moment before it’s gone.

The entire night I played my favorite Christmas music in my car. I picked her up at her work and went for a quick bite. And we went to a coffee shop and enjoyed holiday flavored coffee.

Then we walked around the shopping center and took some pictures. I struck a silly pose in front of a big Christmas tree. Then we realized that my belly was exposed in the picture. We had a big laugh. We kept looking at that picture and kept laughing.

We took a detour back to her work and looked at houses with Christmas decorations. I took her back to work in three hours.

4 days later, I cherish that magic moment.

Wardrobe by Costco (5 items): Cashmere scarf, Buffalo brand hoodie, Calvin Klein shirt, Buffalo brand jeans, Kirkland Signature belt. 

I will puke
Posted by: | December 25, 2017
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This is an Apple commercial – artistically done. But… Oh, God.

If she pulls that out from her ear hole and puts it in my ear hole… I will puke. I don’t even use the same Q-Tip for both left and right sides of my ear. It’s gross.

Looking for Snack at Work
Posted by: | December 22, 2017
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I was working… then I had a sudden craving for some snacks. I have cookies at my desk, but I wanted to see what else was out there. This is what I saw.

Merry Christmas.

Hate calling cable company for discount
Posted by: | December 19, 2017
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It is common knowledge that we should call our cable company periodically and ask for a better price. With today’s technology, many people cut ties with cable providers. So, when you call them, they must try to make you happy.

When I first sign up for Verizon FIOS, I was paying $130 a month for cable, internet, & phone service. After several years, my monthly bill is now $169/m.

I knew I should call them and ask for a better price, but I hate calling the cable companies. So, I’ve been putting it off for a few years. I am pretty sure that cable companies know we hate calling them.

Today I finally called them. Now it’s Frontier FIOS. And they gave me a $25/m discount just like that. That’s $300 extra annual income for me.

So… I lost $1000+ last several years because I was not on top of this game… because I hate calling my cable company.

I am the only person to blame for this. I need to be more proactive. I feel stupid. I will not let this happen again.