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Posted by: | July 12, 2011
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Sometimes it’s better not to tell you what happened.

But here’s a card.

Update 2021 (10 yrs later)- I knew almost everyone in my apartment complex. I would wake up in the morning and walk out to the balcony, and people would say “Good morning, John” from left and right. Sometimes I would take a nap with the front door open… and my neighbor’s kid would wake me up. I knew all my neighbors’ pets. At that time, I knew I was living in a magical moment. I tried to soak in as much as I could. I had so much fun when I was poor.

Yankee Candle is Not the Best :(
Posted by: | June 23, 2011
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I am still fascinated by scented candles, and how they affect people’s lives. Good candles will make hot Summer days feel like a vacation. Candles will make you feel cozy on rainy days. It’s a magical ritual. Candles can be fun, sexy, and relaxing.

I want to know more about the art and science behind good scented candles. I want to find out how I can spend the least amount of money and get the best candles this world can offer.

I plan to purchase several candles soon. I hope I don’t go crazy (oh boy).

It didn’t take long to realize that Yankee Candle is not the best (still pretty good).

I went through eyeglass & silk tie obsessions. I am now obsessed with scented candles. And it’s only the beginning.

There will be more stories and pictures about scented candles… coming up.

PS. Just a reminder. I am a straight man. But I wouldn’t blame you if you think otherwise.

Update 2021 – I currently have 40-50 scented candles on display, mostly Yankee.

(vid) Driving to Mother’s House – Day Before Mothers Day
Posted by: | May 29, 2011
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It was Saturday morning, the day before Mothers Day. My parents had a busy schedule. So, I had to drop by at their place early in the morning.

It was a pleasant driving. 

I tried to put a little Costco twist in this video. 🙂

Driving to Mother’s House – Saturday Morning

My mother put all flowers in the vase. The next day she found time to cut them and arrange (she said).

Another Lazy Spells – Planning a Perfect Weekend
Posted by: | May 18, 2011
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I am going through another lazy spell.
Not much is going on with my life right now.

Like I always say, boring is good. To me, boring is the ultimate happiness. Nobody around me is sick or dead. I visit my parents and they are always happy. I go to work every day and have fun. There is no “News”. I didn’t win a lottery. But I didn’t lose a job. Boring is good. 

I’ve been feeling tired and lazy lately. So I took things slow. I went to Costco today at my lunchtime, but I bought nothing special.

I am planning for a perfect weekend.

This weekend, I will be totally home alone. I don’t even have a date. I am very excited about this weekend alone.

I will fix a good meal, practice guitar, work on the computer, visit my parents, watch movies, watch NBA finals, eat out, go to the farmers market, go to Costco, work on my websites, drink good coffee and tea, wake up early to enjoy morning…

I plan to dedicate 1 day to listen to Christmas music a lot.

I hope to start my weekend on Friday at 4 pm by visiting my parents for dinner. I used to take my parents out to lunch and dinner and give them some cash too. Now, my parents treat me, and they give me cash. They have more money now.

Phony People With Coffee Mugs At Farmers Market
Posted by: | May 11, 2011
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I go to the local farmers’ market every Saturday morning. I buy fruits, vegetables, bread, and lemon. I like to put a slice of lemon in my drinking water.

I wake up around 8 am and splash some water on my face before I head out to the market. I usually wear the same shirt that I wore on the bed.

I seldom see some phony people at my farmers’ market.

I see some people obviously made up for the occasion. They wear lounge-wear, but they look perfect. Their hair looks semi-messy, but the hair would maintain perfect shape and volume. It’s all made up.

And they ALWAYS carry coffee mugs.

We don’t bring a shopping cart to the farmers’ market. We carry stuff in our hands (baskets). We need three hands. Why bring a coffee mug to the farmer’s market? I guess they enjoy looking hip and earthy at the farmers’ market. But, to true farmers’ market shoppers like me, they are pretentious and annoying.

Update 2021 – I want to delete this blog post.

Happy Easter 2011
Posted by: | April 23, 2011
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Happy Easter for those who have their own families.
Good for you.

I’m having my egg hunt alone… 

Single Man's Easter