April 02, 2007

Chinese New Year 2007, the year of the pig. S, K and A and I were early birds in the I.D. for dim sum breakfast basically. That's the best way to do it anyway. I don't think any of us ate another morsel until about 8:30 p.m. and then only picked at little things without any semblance to "dinner" because we were still all full. Dim sum isserved daily at various places and some open at 9:30 a.m. We waited until 10:30. In the meantime, we were treated to a dragon dance inthe street. Big drums were rolled along following the two dragons and a couple of masked characters. We hit Uwajimaya's for shopping and browsing. Had bubble tea too. Despite the very chilly temps it was a really fun afternoon.
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March 06, 2007

still here, just thinking

lots has happened over the past 6 months. still trying to decide what to blog about. i think i'll simply post some pics of latest outings and such. seriously considering a revamped food blog. who knows?

November 17, 2006

FREE SAMPLE #31 SWEET POTATO RECIPES

From the North Carolina Sweet Potato Association. Who knew? Some of these are downright nasty. Others sound pretty good. Possibly some cucina bodanza future features.

FREE SAMPLE #30 HEAD AND SHOULDERS

Head and Shoulders has never been effective for me but we'll give this new intensive version a try.

FREE SAMPLE #29 DOVE SHAMPOO

My travel toiletries are set for a year! So much shampoo, so little time.

FREE SAMPLE #28 DOVE LOTION

I'll be calm and soft.

FREE SAMPLE #27 CHEER TRUE FIT

They claim that this detergent will help retain the shape of your clothes. Good thing. Wouldn't want my jeans and t-shirts to look out of shape.

FREE SAMPLE #26 DOG CHOW

Anyone need this?

FREE SAMPLE #25 CAT CHOW

Anyone need this?

November 09, 2006

FREE SAMPLE #24 DOVE NOURISHING HAND WASH

Well how the hell cute is that? I can't wait to use it up and refill it for travel.

FREE SAMPLE #23 PRIA GRAIN ESSENTIALS

I had to refrain from chowing on this as soon as I opened it. I hadn't made dinner and I knew dinner wasn't for another hour or so. But I also new that I needed a photo. That's willpower, man.

FREE SAMPLE #22 YOGI TEAS

Three interesting flavors. They smell really good. Plus a coupon.

FREE SAMPLE #21 MINI PADS

If I understand this correctly, these provide full-size protection. Huh. Well, it's not something I can just try whenever I want. Be patient. I'll get to it soon.

November 08, 2006

FREE SAMPLE #20 FLAXSEED

And the little ziploc baggie is good for your drugs.

FREE SAMPLE #19 LACTAID

Wasted on vegans everywhere.

FREE SAMPLE #18 BRUSHA, BRUSHA, BRUSHA

Take care of your teeth! That's really all I can say. Just do it. It's important.

November 02, 2006

FREE SAMPLE #17 STRONG ENOUGH FOR A MAN, BUT MADE BY A WOMAN?


Well, if we are to believe the manufacturer, this condom was designed by women for women (to still be worn by a man - whew!). From the letter enclosed with the sample, "Elexa condoms make it more enjoyable for you to protect and respect yourself and others by making sure you carry your own condoms." What? Are they addressing women? Women have to take the pill, carry around IUDs inside their bodies, insert cervical caps, get shots, etc. and STILL be the condom carriers? Uh, I don't think so. Women who put up with this crap better wake up. If the man doesn't bring the condom he clearly isn't concerned about protecting and respecting. Ladies, strap on a pair and just just say hell no! I think Elexa will be hearing from me.

FREE SAMPLE #16 SMOOTH SHAVING

The sample is the men's product but there is a line for women. I don't use shave gel/lotion/cream because of the packaging so if anyone wants the sample or the coupon, let me know.

FREE SAMPLE #15 LOUISIANA TRAVEL GUIDE AND COFFEE

From New Mexico I'm off to Louisiana. And I do like Community Coffee. It's the first of many coffee samples I'm expecting.

FREE SAMPLE #14 NEW MEXICO TRAVEL GUIDES

From Colorado I'll head to New Mexico.

FREE SAMPLE #13 REACH FOR YOUR TEETH

This is handy. Helps you floss. But you have to buy replcement floss "heads" unless you intend to use the same funky one forever. Not for me. I'll use this one once and then I will be grossed out. the whole concept is pretty wasteful.

FREE SAMPLE #12 I ENJOY BEING A GIRL

This is true 99.9% of the time. To celebrate my girldom, I received tampons, pads and a coupon for hair dye. I'm all set.

October 31, 2006

FREE SAMPLE #11 FIRST MOVEMENT

Ah, fiber. Here is your fiber starter kit. Handy cup with fill line indicated, two packets of the product, a coupon for future savings, and printed info to read while on the potty. Jealous, huh? I'll let you know how things turn out.

October 30, 2006

FREE SAMPLE #10 BIG POSTER

Got this huge cool poster of life in an estuary from the National Something Something and Something. I wrote it down and then forgot where I wrote it. Yeah. Well, it's really cool. I've given it to J to send to A.

FREE SAMPLE #9 KEEP IT CLEAN CONTINUED

Well, a different kind of clean. A personal cleansing cloth is provided with this Always pad. How nice. Just don't use the Lysol wipes on your delicates. Ouch.

FREE SAMPLE #8 KEEP IT CLEAN

More free stuff. I'll have clean counters and sinks and anything else that needs to be clean. I should bring these to work. Cubicles are really gross.

October 27, 2006

FREE SAMPLE #7 SUNSILK

Yes, another bad photo. Sorry. I snapped this quickly right before I left for work this morning. Some time this weekend I will Inflate the flat, as it were. I'll let you know the results.

FREE SAMPLE #6 BRAGGING RIGHTS

You've all seen the Braggs Amino Acid and other products. Well, if you need any info on the stuff let me know. I've got lots of printed material and two tiny packets of the actual product (suggested as a substitute for tamari/soy sauce). I'll let you know as soon as I try it.

FREE SAMPLE #5 TRAVEL INFO



Sure, free travel info can be had just about anywhere. But this is one of the items I received for free from my Get Free Stuff From The Internet project. Sorry for the bad pictures. There will prbably be more bad pictures during this project.

FREE SAMPLE #4 (but no elixir)

Uncle Henry's Tooth Powder. Just mix with the elixir and you're all set. That's how they get you to have to buy the elixir. I think I'll just use water and take my chances. I'll let you know what happens.

October 24, 2006

FREE SAMPLE #3 DEM BONES DEM BONES



More free stuff. Eight Viactiv calcium chews. Erin and I had to taste a couple before the Al Gore presentation we caught last night. Al, we love ya, great show, but stay out of the Shoni's of the world.

I wonder what the mailbox will hold today?

October 23, 2006

FREE SAMPLE #2


The natural choice indeed. Received another free sample this weekend. The Natural Lamb lubricated condom. No, not really made of lamb anything but latex free. If anyone would like the helpful pamphlet, let me know. The condom, however, is mine.

October 19, 2006

STILL HERE


Yes, I'm still here. Life has been, well, life. Some changes have taken place. It's a difficult thing but, ultimately, a good thing. In the meantime, I'd like to get back into blogging and even the newsletter. So let me ease my way back into blogging by reporting that I have received my first FREE sample of something. Lately, to ease mental stress, I've been partaking in the Internet's offers of free samples. Everything from shampoo to tea to coffee to t-shirts. My mail carrier will soon hate me. However, the wave of free samples begins as a trickle. Yesterday I received a free Kashi cereal bar. Very tasty indeed. How healthy has yet to be determined. I did consume 4 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein for my calories. But these types of "healthy" bars and "energy" bars are mostly calories and sugar. Like Gatorade, it's not about health, it's about marketing and sugar. Regardless, I will be documenting the free stuff as it arrives. Stay tuned.