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Better Than Costco (?) – SimpleHuman Trash Can
Posted by: | June 7, 2010
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I love Costco. I honestly believe Costco is the best store in history, period.

But, I never stop shopping around. I am poor, and I am savvy.

Costco cannot beat all retail stores and their super sales. Sometimes some other stores will have better deals than Costco. So, it’s up to us consumers to keep our eyes open and maximize buying power.

Here is one example

Costco sells a 35L trash can by Simplehuman.  It also comes with a bonus “mini” trash can. Costco’s price is $79.99

Below is the trash can I bought a few months ago from Bed Bath and Beyond. 

I bought a 30L trash can by Simplehuman, it came with a bonus “mini” trash can. The retail price was $39.99. With a 20% coupon, my final price was $31.99. (Remember. Bed Bath & Beyond takes expired coupons, so keep collecting those coupons.)

So, I bought a similar trash can made by the same company. But I paid less than 60% of what I would have paid at Costco.

Random Pictures and Chat
Posted by: | May 30, 2010
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This instant coffee from Starbucks is very good. These coffees come in handy when I visit my friends and relatives who don’t drink coffee. Costco sells these, but I don’t buy them. They are still too expensive. Also, this instant coffee is a must item if you are taking a cruise. A lot of cruises charge for coffee.

I got these 3 packs as a gift. They are enjoyable.

My friend measured my blood pressure the other day. I do not know what these numbers mean. Anyway, she said it’s good.

Lunch time

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Pancake Breakfast (with SPAM)
Posted by: | May 24, 2010
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I was craving pancakes for Sunday breakfast (with SPAM).

SPAM:

I think SPAM is one of the most under-rated food items.
Whenever people talk about SPAM, they make faces and/or say “Yuck!”. As if they are too good for SPAM.

But the fact is that SPAM is one of the most popular food items. I don’t eat SPAM every day (not even every month). But I have to have SPAM once in a while. I love SPAM.

I eat SPAM raw when it’s freshly opened. And I love it fried.

Finally Opened the Printer
Posted by: | May 23, 2010
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Here’s a printer I bought almost 2 years ago (September 2008). I paid $50.00 with free shipping.

My old printer died this weekend. So, after 20 months, I finally opened this printer. It prints well.

I went online and checked the price of this printer. They still sell this printer for $160 and up.

Update 2021 – I still use this printer. It prints well.

Sign of Getting Old – Flowers
Posted by: | April 16, 2010
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Another sign of getting old

First time in my life I bought flowers to decorate my place.

That’s my dining table. I hate to replace the table. I love my apartment. I enjoy living here a lot. But I don’t feel the need to spend money on this apartment. (update 2021 – I was saving to buy a house)

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Sign of Getting Old – LA Freeway
Posted by: | April 3, 2010
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Another sign of getting old

Took place on Saturday, March 27, 2010

I just finished an engagement photography job and was on my way back home. The Sun was setting in front of me. I was minding my own business. Just driving…

Then one slow-moving BMW cut me off and cleaned his windshield with soapy water. His fluid hit my windshield. That got me so angry.

I’ve been driving for 20+ years and I have a perfect driving record.

All my life, when somebody washes windshield in front of me, I would always cut him off and give him the same treatment. Now that rich booger in BMW was going to get it. I was ready to pay him back. I took my time and waited for the right moment. The traffic was heavy.

I followed him for about 4-5 minutes, and I got the perfect setting for me to cut him off and give him the squirt of justice.

I changed into the fast lane and started to pass him.

Then I took a look at the driver.

The driver was a young dude. 

He looked miserable. He was struggling because the setting sun was on his face. The poor guy cleaned his windshield, hoping that will fix the glare.

At that moment, I felt ashamed that I thought about paying back to this guy.

Using a windshield wiper while driving is an annoying act. But people who do that are clueless, just like my parents. All they think about is, “Oh my God, I cannot see anything. I don’t want to die.”

I believe my days of “payback” are over. I’m getting old.

I hope the rich booger in the BMW reached his destination OK.

Capital One Savings Account – Best Interest Rate I Know Of
Posted by: | March 4, 2010
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I have three savings accounts including Ing Direct & Emigrant Direct.

Ing Direct & Emigrant Direct are known for their high-interest rate. But, with today’s economy, their current interest rate is 1.1%. This is still a lot better than the 0.5% you can get from your local banks.

I just noticed that Capital One has a savings account only for Costco members. And the interest rate is even better at 1.5%.

I should move all my money to Capital One ASAP. They will even pay me $20.00 for opening an account.

*You have to keep a minimum balance of $5k. I have no problem there.

** I hope the interest rate will go up soon. I miss the day when I used to earn 2.5 – 3% interest.

Costco Savings Account