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I want to see Milky Way
Posted by: | January 18, 2018
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| Personal

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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| Personal

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.

Costco Shopping – January 11, 2018
Posted by: | January 12, 2018
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| Costco Blog

3rd Costco shopping in 2018 – $13.12 (today) / $144.15 (this year)

It was a lunchtime Costco shopping.

I ate a hot dog first. Celery and spinach are for Vitamix juice. I bought my Vitamix blender 6 years ago. I still use it twice a day. Chicken BLT salad (2 pack) was for my lunch at work.

Sorry about low-quality pictures. I forgot to bring my camera to Costco.

Costco Shopping – January 9, 2018
Posted by: | January 10, 2018
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2nd Costco shopping in 2018 – $43.76 (today) / $131.03 (this year)

I went to Costco today for paper towels, sugar snap peas, minced garlic, and some salad for lunch at work.

Then I found this funky noodles. It’s Long Kow Organic Bean-Vermicelli Noodles. You can do a lot of things with these noodles *IF* you have some basic cooking skills. After soaking them in water, I would mix them with random vegetables, or I can put them in random soup. It’s a fun food product that I can enjoy once in a while.

The noodles are available at the Costco Business Center website

Product detail.

  • Bean-Vermicelli
  • Noodles made from bean starch
  • Organic
  • Vegan, non GMO
  • Gluten free
  • Halal
  • 29.6 oz

blendSMART Raffle Winner
Posted by: | January 5, 2018
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| Costco Blog, Raffle

Congratulations to Lori for winning blendSMART makeup brush. Thank you for participating in Christmas raffle. I hope you’ll enjoy it.

And, thank you, blendSMART for making this Christmas more enjoyable.

blendSMART is a Rotating Makeup Brush that’s highly rated at Amazon and Sephora. Costco is selling them for $69.99 each. This set sells for $110 outside of Costco. It comes with 3 brush heads (Blush brush, powder brush, & foundation brush).

If I wore makeup, I would try blendSMART. Just saying…  check it out.

Costco Shopping Jan 3, 2018
Posted by: | January 3, 2018
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1st Costco shopping in 2018 – $87.27 (today) / $87.27 (this year)

I intrigued by Ocusight. It’s a eye/vision care supplement by Costco. My eyes are not too bad, but it’s been bothering me a little (detail skipped). I will keep you updated on my experience. 

Turkey Jerky is a treat for me for the weekend. Salad is for my lunch at work. The Box of chips should last about 6 months. I buy them because they are tasty AND they were on sale. I should not buy any more of these chips, because I want to live healthy and long. What’s the point of buying expensive vitamins when I keep eating bad food.

Instant coupons saved $17.70

That’s about it, boring… (Ah, forgot to buy minced garlic)

I cannot believe Christmas is over. Now I have nothing but work… working forever.

Happy New Year – 2018
Posted by: | January 1, 2018
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| Personal

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.