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Glorious Sunday Morning Costco Shopping
Posted by: | May 6, 2018
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26th Costco shopping in 2018 – $26.47 (today) / $1530.92 (this year)

Sunday morning is my favorite time of the week. I like to start Sunday morning with a load of white laundry. The sound and smell of laundry (bleach) make my house feel cozy and homey. It’s fun to iron a few shirts and pants, too.

I also enjoy Sunday morning Costco shopping once in a while, especially when I need a car wash. My goal is to come back home before noon, so I can start my laundry.

First, I did a car wash. Then I pulled up to a far empty corner of the parking lot to wipe down my car. There were already several folks doing the same thing… quietly wiping down their cars on Sunday morning.

I bought a bag of power greens and a rotisserie chicken. A can of peanuts was an impulse buy.

Back at my car, at the parking lot, I saw a tiny lady loading her car. I asked her if she wanted hands with her 40 pack of drinking water. “Yes, yes, please…” she said. I put my stuff in my car and went to the food court.

I set in the shade and took my time enjoying a hot dog. I came back home before noon and started my laundry.

I love Sunday morning. Costco shopping was glorious.

Sunday Morning Costco Shopping, Car Wash, Hotdog

Costco Car Wash Receipt

Costco Hotdog Receipt

Why some people hate Americans. Shame on me
Posted by: | April 27, 2018
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| Personal

Oh boy. This is why some people hate Americans. Shame on me.

I have a good diet, but I get a special craving once in a while – I need some serious eatin’. Once I ate 2-pound steak and won a t-shirt. And I set my own sushi eating record almost 10 years ago (Dec 16. 2008).

Last week, I went to an all-you-can-eat place. Below is a picture of what I ate. It was satisfying, and I felt no guilt. God bless America.

*I am 5’7″ 155lb. Sorry about poor pictures.  The restaurant was dark.

I think it started way back when I was growing up poor. I would visit my rich relatives once in a while and they would have unlimited food… good food. I remember how overwhelmed I was, and how committed I was to eat as much as I could.

Mm… maybe I think too much. I like to pig out once in a while. we all do.

New Air Conditioner
Posted by: | April 26, 2018
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I did it. Now I have a central air conditioner, as rich people do.

I remember about ten years ago. The thermostat inside my apartment would pass the 100-degree mark… and it would stay up there for 3 days straight. Now I have a house with better insulation, but I didn’t have a central air conditioner. Last year alone, I spent about 40 days feeling miserable in the hot living room.

Finally, my suffering is over. I’ve been planning and saving for years for a central air conditioner.

But I feel strange. I feel a little empty inside now that this is done. I need to find another hobby, save for a convertible, or something. If I had a family of my own, I would not feel this weird after buying a dang air conditioner. I think living alone has a lot to do with my emotional ground. I now have nothing else to look forward to. I need to come up with something to keep me excited.

I am enjoying my new lifestyle. There is more life to live. More to come…

 

Costco Shopping – April 25, 2018
Posted by: | April 25, 2018
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25th Costco shopping in 2018 – $53.43 (today) / $1504.45 (this year)

What you don’t see is 2 Take and Bake Pizzas at the bottom of the cart. These are for air conditioner installation guys. There will be 4 people working in my house for 2 days. I will give them good food so they will do a good job. There will be donuts, cold water/soda, burgers, etc…

 

Earth’s Best Organic Infant Formula Now Available at Los Angeles-area Costco Stores
Posted by: | April 23, 2018
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Starting this week, for the first time Costco shoppers in the Los Angeles-area can purchase a value size can of the #1 selling organic infant formula – Earth’s Best Organic Dairy Infant Formula with Iron.

The new 44-ounce version of the formula is USDA certified organic and contains no added corn syrup solids. It’s fortified with iron, contains DHA and ARA for brain and eye health, lutein for eye health, and prebiotic fiber for immunity.

The best part? By purchasing a value-size can of infant formula from Costco, Los Angeles-area parents can expect to save more than $10 a month on formula.

Earth's Best Organic Dairy Infant Formula with Iron
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Costco Shopping – April 23, 2018
Posted by: | April 23, 2018
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24th Costco shopping in 2018 – $255.93 (today) / $1451.02 (this year)

Nest is a smart home thermostat that can communicate with a smartphone. I am about to put in a new central air conditioner (3-ton unit) at my house. I will also replace the existing old heater and duct system. This is a huge purchase (mucho dinero). This is exciting. I am taking 2 days off from work to oversee the installation process.

I didn’t get my air conditioner from Costco. I didn’t consider Costco as a possibility because there is no such thing as Costco HVAC† Center. We have Costco Tire Center and Costco Optical Center. But, when it comes to HVAC†, we only have a third-party salesperson standing by the exit.

†HVAC – Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning