It’s not fun being poor.
Today I only bought what’s absolutely needed.
I hope the economy will pick up soon. It’s a tough time.
Remember this picture from last year?
I bought five jugs of Chocolates of the World and three cans of European cookies 10 months ago
from October 14, 2010 blog
On my blog, I said something about self-control. And I also said these chocolates would last a year.
Today is August 10, 2011. I still have one and a half jugs of Chocolates of the World. I have more than a half can of European cookies. Cookies are in the refrigerator. One jug of Chocolates of the World is in the freezer. It’s been frozen for 10 months.
I have been enjoying these snacks for the last 10 months. I eat one or two Chocolates every week. I enjoy cookies with or without coffee. My friends love it when I serve these cookies with coffee. Stocking up on these Christmas snacks was a good idea.
I hope Costco will carry them again this season, so I can do the same for next year. But I don’t think I can spend $80.00 on candies. I am so poor this year. I just thank God I still have a job.
These snacks are Costco’s Christmas tradition. If you haven’t tried them, don’t miss out this year.
August 10, 2011 – 10 months later
Oh my God, I’m so tired.
I just bought a bicycle at Costco.
I rode around the block for about 5 minutes. Now I feel dizzy and nauseated. I don’t feel good. I needed some food. So, I ate a handful of M&M’s.
I plan to ride to the park and play tennis on the backboard. I think it will take a while until I will be fit enough to ride to the park.
I shall go easy for now, then I will increase distance and intensity. I remember 27-30 years ago; I used to ride bycicle all day. I mean all day (8+ hours) just for fun.
I am worried that I am out of shape. My cardio is zero.
I’m going to take a cold shower and grill a Steak.
I always eat a thick steak on Sunday night.
I went to Costco after work. I didn’t buy anything fancy. I am so poor. I am trying to be careful with money. But, look! Christmas time is here. I saw a lot of toys and Christmas ribbons at Costco. “Here we go…” one lady said.
After Costco shopping, I went to Bed Bath and Beyond for some bargain hunting. I bought a Yankee Candle (Christmas scent).
I came home past 9 pm.
2 minutes after I got home, I got a phone call from The Marijuana Girl. She was putting her hamster cage together. She wanted some help. I was at her apartment for 1 hour.
I came home and ate dinner. Now it’s 1:30 AM Friday.
I will be happy if I get a good 5 hours of sleep. ZZzzz…
Doritos and turkey jerkies were incredibly cheap with special savings and coupons. I saved $11.75 on them. I cannot resist the jerkies. They are so good.
Doritos had an instant rebate – no coupon was needed
Nothing Special – just a lot of vegetables and toilet paper.
I went to Costco during my lunchtime. I went in and out quickly.
I ate a hot dog before shopping. Then I saved the soda cup. After loading my car, I got a refill for the road.
I finally found reusable shopping bags. I’ve been looking and waiting for Costco shopping bags for over 2 years. I finally found them! Son of a dad, I found them.
The bags don’t say “Costco” anymore. They have a generic design.
They had 2 different bags.
The search is finally over. I bought plenty. Now I can start giving away the bags. When I bring gifts or something to my friends, I tell them to “keep the bag.” And they love it. Everyone loved the bag. They are so practical.
I like the insulated bags. I think $6.49 is a very good price.
Costco Shopping. July 3, 2011
These are regular shopping bags. Large size in the front, medium size in the back.
Insulated Shopping Bag – Big and practical. I like it.
This is the insulated bag.
Updated 2021 – I still use the insulated bag.