After the fun filled day at 'pre-work', I proceeded to stock up on some supplies.
Arrived at Fred Meyers, where after 2 hours, I come out w/ a shop clerk person helping me to carry my newly bought merchandise to the car.
Afterwards, went to the nearby Safeway, where after 1 hour, I come out w/ a shop clerk person helping me to carry my newly bought merchandise to the car.
Result:
52 items bought, racking up a $200+ bill at Fred Meyers
22 items bought, 46% savings at Safeway!
Wuhaha!
Friday, June 22, 2007
First Day at 'Work' and Me Casa II
Waking up early and arrived at my new work place... to get ready to go for a team social! :) Upon arriving, I receive a message on my phone that I will most likely be starting one week later than originally planned...
A team social followed by a week vacation! What a way to kick off real 'work'! hahaha
In other news, me new glasses and me new temp casa:
Pretty nice place I think, even better than last year's I think!
A team social followed by a week vacation! What a way to kick off real 'work'! hahaha
In other news, me new glasses and me new temp casa:
Pretty nice place I think, even better than last year's I think!
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Enroute & Bonjour Seattle
After a late nite hotpot, and with a 'few' items still not packed, woke up extra early (9am) and started packing... then took a nap (once everything was packed of course)
The drive to the airport was horrendous, guess 'old wise man' was right to leave so early. Few minor issues right before leaving from home, but let's hope these issues work themselves out.
With the huge heavy traffic everywhere, arrived at the airport even later than I wanted. My idea of stackable cars is seeming more and more useful, the more and more I think about it... who knows, maybe one day it will come into reality!
Rushing around everywhere is definitely not fun at all; not to mention the immigration line was surprisingly long (in fact, the longest I have seen EVER)! At 5:25pm, I was still only at the head of the line at immigration, with my flight scheduled to depart at 6:05pm. Didn't get to take the nice family farewell photos I had hoped, but next time, next time!
I did make the flight though. After semi-running down with 30+ lbs on my back and shoulders, and sweating like a pig, I was at the gate by the first boarding call...with 30 sec to spare! Ironically, the plane was delayed by half an hour after everyone had boarded it because we were the 17th plane in line to fly out.
...As the plane was descending down to Seattle, it hit me: I am really on my own now. This is for real. Not coop, not a vacation, but this is it! Wow. In all the rush in packing and running around at the airport, guess I really never stopped to think about it.
And so officially a new chapter of my life begins.
The drive to the airport was horrendous, guess 'old wise man' was right to leave so early. Few minor issues right before leaving from home, but let's hope these issues work themselves out.
With the huge heavy traffic everywhere, arrived at the airport even later than I wanted. My idea of stackable cars is seeming more and more useful, the more and more I think about it... who knows, maybe one day it will come into reality!
Rushing around everywhere is definitely not fun at all; not to mention the immigration line was surprisingly long (in fact, the longest I have seen EVER)! At 5:25pm, I was still only at the head of the line at immigration, with my flight scheduled to depart at 6:05pm. Didn't get to take the nice family farewell photos I had hoped, but next time, next time!
I did make the flight though. After semi-running down with 30+ lbs on my back and shoulders, and sweating like a pig, I was at the gate by the first boarding call...with 30 sec to spare! Ironically, the plane was delayed by half an hour after everyone had boarded it because we were the 17th plane in line to fly out.
...As the plane was descending down to Seattle, it hit me: I am really on my own now. This is for real. Not coop, not a vacation, but this is it! Wow. In all the rush in packing and running around at the airport, guess I really never stopped to think about it.
And so officially a new chapter of my life begins.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
10pm Hotpot
Continuing after the border tour, and after PAC mall... we decided to head out for dinner as family.
Family Outing #X (aka Mson's Last Family Dinner for Awhile)
Location: Some Hot Pot Place
Food: AYCE beef, hotpot food, etc. etc
First time having hot pot at 10pm with the family. It was prettttty fun! Had the usual 2 hour+ dinner. Heh heh heh!
Family Outing #X (aka Mson's Last Family Dinner for Awhile)
Location: Some Hot Pot Place
Food: AYCE beef, hotpot food, etc. etc
First time having hot pot at 10pm with the family. It was prettttty fun! Had the usual 2 hour+ dinner. Heh heh heh!
1 Hr Trip to the Border
With my #1 stalker friend accompanying me, went to the border to get some very much needed documents for the trip on Thursday.
It was a scary session, but luckily everything went ok... Glad my companion found joy in me getting grilled on the spot.
The drive was extremely long and tedious. Heavy traffic was all too common...both going and coming back from the border. Many thx to my #1 stalker for accompanying me to the border and back. Got to hear some good quality CDs, and some very deep and thought provoking talks/stories! If it wasn't for her, swear I would have fallen asleep one too many times!
With the documents collected, proceeded to drive into Buffalo, where we went around and around this turnaround, where a cop car was parked. Wandering around, found a bar like place that was empty, and went inside to enjoy a late lunch.
Buffalo wings at Buffalo... delicious!
Lesson of the day: Need to work more on my 'computer' skills! :)
It was a scary session, but luckily everything went ok... Glad my companion found joy in me getting grilled on the spot.
The drive was extremely long and tedious. Heavy traffic was all too common...both going and coming back from the border. Many thx to my #1 stalker for accompanying me to the border and back. Got to hear some good quality CDs, and some very deep and thought provoking talks/stories! If it wasn't for her, swear I would have fallen asleep one too many times!
With the documents collected, proceeded to drive into Buffalo, where we went around and around this turnaround, where a cop car was parked. Wandering around, found a bar like place that was empty, and went inside to enjoy a late lunch.
Buffalo wings at Buffalo... delicious!
Lesson of the day: Need to work more on my 'computer' skills! :)
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Fun Filled Goodbye Tuesday
Today w/ Lobster's planning, the two best things that TO can offer (AYCE sushi and bbtea) was merged into one momentous event.
To add to this, also got the Beerzooka at Honest Lawyers. Played some shufflepuck and scored so many times in both nets that I was clearly the game MVP.
Thx guys and gals!
To add to this, also got the Beerzooka at Honest Lawyers. Played some shufflepuck and scored so many times in both nets that I was clearly the game MVP.
Thx guys and gals!
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Convocated!
So as you may or may not have heard, today I graduated from the University and will be walking into Waterloo's gym at 2:00pm to get a piece of paper symbolizing the 5 grueling years of schooling done to sharpen my teamwork, sleeping, and drinking skills.
Before (Diploma-less):
After (Officially DONE!):
Woohoo! I have to admit though, the talks during the convo was very long... but I guess it's all part of the process.
It was a very hot day. With the regalia flying everywhere in the wind, many of the pics looked like I was undressing myself.. haha. Guess we should have taken pics indoors instead.
So ends another chapter of my life. Next up: Work.
Before (Diploma-less):
After (Officially DONE!):
Woohoo! I have to admit though, the talks during the convo was very long... but I guess it's all part of the process.
It was a very hot day. With the regalia flying everywhere in the wind, many of the pics looked like I was undressing myself.. haha. Guess we should have taken pics indoors instead.
So ends another chapter of my life. Next up: Work.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Get Rich Quick Scheme #1
So have been googling around for some 'passive income' aka sit on my a55 and get paid... and came across this review for www.agloco.com.
Supposedly you install their toolbar and as you surf the internet, you start accumulating stock from this company. This company (Agloco) hasn't started trading yet, but when it does, you will get the shares.
So think a couple years back there was this ad toolbar you install and you get paid to surf... this is the same thing.
Worth a try.... check it out! I haven't installed the toolbar yet, but will do some time next week once they are done updating their toolbar.
You can read more details about it on their website. This news has been circulating around alot of blogs and websites it seems (and seems legit)
Viewbar Info
Their news blog
To sign up, use my link so I get referral :) :
My Referral Link
Supposedly you install their toolbar and as you surf the internet, you start accumulating stock from this company. This company (Agloco) hasn't started trading yet, but when it does, you will get the shares.
So think a couple years back there was this ad toolbar you install and you get paid to surf... this is the same thing.
Worth a try.... check it out! I haven't installed the toolbar yet, but will do some time next week once they are done updating their toolbar.
You can read more details about it on their website. This news has been circulating around alot of blogs and websites it seems (and seems legit)
Viewbar Info
Their news blog
To sign up, use my link so I get referral :) :
My Referral Link
Friday, June 08, 2007
Reflection 1/1: Thougts while Driving into the Sunrise
Had an interesting discussion a couple days ago. Does caring for people mean you would want to know what they are up to every minute of the day. What they had for lunch, how many coffees they drank, what they did at work?
I guess it sure would make understanding a person that much easier; if you are able to spend that much time with another person. Under these circumstances, it cannot be hard to predict what they are thinking about...especially when you can already feel what the other person is thinking spending only a quarter of this time.
When the time is there, caring sounds simple. But with so much going on in our lives, and so many goals left to chase, where does this time come from? I do believe that being busy is just an excuse; but there is only 24 hours in a day...
Does caring for people mean you would want to know what they are up to every minute of the day...be it family, friends or lovers? This new perspective does seem to have some strong points. I had thought that seeing that they're happy, being there when it is needed, and willing to give up everything if the moment requires would be more important than knowing the details about a person's daily trivials...
...which makes me wonder, can I actually like a person, or do I only like the idea of the one. Perhaps I am incapable of love... not yet.
I guess it sure would make understanding a person that much easier; if you are able to spend that much time with another person. Under these circumstances, it cannot be hard to predict what they are thinking about...especially when you can already feel what the other person is thinking spending only a quarter of this time.
When the time is there, caring sounds simple. But with so much going on in our lives, and so many goals left to chase, where does this time come from? I do believe that being busy is just an excuse; but there is only 24 hours in a day...
Does caring for people mean you would want to know what they are up to every minute of the day...be it family, friends or lovers? This new perspective does seem to have some strong points. I had thought that seeing that they're happy, being there when it is needed, and willing to give up everything if the moment requires would be more important than knowing the details about a person's daily trivials...
...which makes me wonder, can I actually like a person, or do I only like the idea of the one. Perhaps I am incapable of love... not yet.
Wloo Nite + Driving Into the Sunrise
Went up to Waterloo the nite before to see me old drinking buddies. Wasn't too crowded, but did hit up 2 bars as well as revisited Morty's.... Ah.. wings and beer, wings and beer... so good! Nice wloo nite indeed!
The night ended relatively early (very healthy!). But wasn't able to sleep at all. Woke up every hour on the hour for some reason. So instead of forcing myself to sleep, decided might as well drive back to TO. Tis was a very nice drive... Started driving at 5am, avoided rush hour and got back home at 6am :).
The other nice thing was since I was driving east, I was able to see the sunrise. Took pics w/ my phone :) (yes while driving.. haha). Driving into the sunrise, what a beautiful sight.
The night ended relatively early (very healthy!). But wasn't able to sleep at all. Woke up every hour on the hour for some reason. So instead of forcing myself to sleep, decided might as well drive back to TO. Tis was a very nice drive... Started driving at 5am, avoided rush hour and got back home at 6am :).
The other nice thing was since I was driving east, I was able to see the sunrise. Took pics w/ my phone :) (yes while driving.. haha). Driving into the sunrise, what a beautiful sight.
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