Stale and Expired Look Out July 31, 2008

I remember most of the time to check the expiration dates and “Best By” dates when I purchase things from stores, and have even gotten MSO in the habit (most of the time) of doing this. My bitch this time is about those dates or rather the stores that have old damn products.

Had to make an unexpected run to Safeway last night for some chicken broth. Subsequent to picking up many things other than the chicken broth, found the aisle with the broth.

I was going to try the vegetable broth that Swanson has but would you believe I saw a box with a “Best By” date for Nov 2007?! There were some others with Mar 2008. So I ended up getting the Swanson Certified Organic Chicken Broth instead. It’s “99% fat-free, with no MSG and has one-third less sodium than regular Swanson Chicken broth.” Yeah you can roll your eyes now.

Another store that I have found MANY products past their expiration dates and “Best By” dates is Down to Earth. With all those people working the aisles EVERY time I go to the store (and in my way), you’d think they wouldn’t have old products on the shelves. Oh, and their items may have a sale price at the shelf but may not get rung up as such. Got burned recently with that but I was in too much of a rush to go back. Tsk, tsk. When is Whole Foods coming?

Be aware.

Cigarette Flicker Alert: AUPHAN July 30, 2008

On the way to work one morning, this jerk in front of me flicked a cigarette out his window. I hate when people flick their cigarette out the window. You got a damn IS for goodness sakes! Doesn’t it come with an ashtray or isn’t there an option to get one?!!! Roadways are not your ashtray!

Then this jerk must’ve had to take a dump or something ’cause he tailgated everyone he could get behind. Once he passed one of the cars he was tailgating, he then had the nerve to stick his rancid, smoke-laden middle finger out the window to speak his mind.

Clueless idiot who weaved in and out of traffic only to have me pass his ass.

Google Calendar Synced with iCal July 29, 2008

Excited to try it out! I think.

UPDATE: Well the excitement has been shot down as only iCal 3.x supports CalDAV sync. I only have iCal 2.x.  That’s what happens when you don’t read the introduction first.

Flash Drive Quiz July 28, 2008

1. Which USB flash drive belongs to T?

a. Cheap ass 1GB Ativa drive

b. Purty, red 4GB SanDisk drive

c. Rugged 8GB Corsair drive

No prize. Just a hearty laugh for back-to-work Monday.

Get In Touch With Your O Roots July 24, 2008

Plug for a cultural event that’s happening a month from today.

LooChoo nu Kwa: Children of LooChoo

Dr. Richard T. Mamiya Theatre
(St. Louis School Campus)
August 24, 2008 (Sunday)
2:00 PM

Tickets on sale at honoluluboxoffice.com or by calling 550-TIKS (8457)
$25 ~ General Admission
$20 ~ Seniors (60 and older) & Children (12 and younger)
Tickets purchased through honoluluboxoffice.com are subject to a $2.50 service fee.
Produced by the Ukwanshin Kabudan, Ryukyu Performing Arts Troupe.
For more information, visit us online at ukwanshin.org/blog

More details can also be found in this document.

Another plug to check out the Okinawan Performing Arts Exhibit at UH Manoa too.

Great Mom? July 23, 2008

Just read this great article about how to be a great mom.

Truly easier said than done.

1. Stay true to yourself.

2. Don’t be a martyr.

3. Don’t try to be perfect.

4. Ditch the guilt.

5. Be Patient.

6. Listen to your children.

7. Be their mom, not their friend.

8. Teach them simplicity.

9. Don’t push them too hard.

10. Teach them self-esteem.

11. Teach them to be self-reliant.

12. Laugh and have fun!

I do get to the point where I am utterly exhausted – mostly mentally and from my occasional frustrations with MSO – and struggling to let go of perfectionism (But there’s nowhere to walk and the bathroom is so dirty!) along with being more patient.

I also have to start using the library more instead of buying books and adding to the clutter. Then again, who has time (and the energy) to read?!

Nobody should have my low level of self-esteem. Nobody. So can I give the gift? Hope so.

Self-reliance is something MSO needs to get better at. But he’s improving.

I really do need to laugh and have fun. It’s been difficult at times but I shouldn’t complain. We have been noticing and experiencing many things over and over again since we’ve been with child. Great experiences that we hope last a lifetime.

Anal Issues July 2, 2008

Dog anal issues that is.

So the anal sac (not WW’s one) was already ruptured and the bill was paid. No cone given but antibiotics was.

WW, I would’ve owed you $57.43 plus tax rather than the $200+ you mentioned.

Discovering King Kamehameha I (And Then Some) June 11, 2008

Taken during this year’s Memorial Day weekend

Having a child allows you to learn new things and go to places you may not have gone to if you didn’t have a child. I am not advocating having a child though just to make discoveries, but just a thought that popped in to my nonsensical head.

One of those discoveries that I made, along with MSO, is that the King Kamehameha statue that you see below is not the only statute of King Kamehameha I and not the original. More about that here.

Source: HonoluluAdvertiser.com

Enjoy Kamehameha Day.

Another Chapter Ends June 10, 2008

and another one will be starting…

It’s About Time May 15, 2008

You walk pass those fundraising girls outside of Safeway, politely saying ‘No, thank you’ because you’re watching what you’re eating and wouldn’t want to off those candies or cookies to someone else who probably needs to be watching what they’re eating. You feel bad.

But now you may not see those candies or cookies. Except maybe for the Girl Scout ones.

It’s for a good cause but there’s got to be a different approach. Obesity is so prevalent and all that junk stuff does not help. Sell me house cleanings or family meals.

I do love the changes they’re making in the school meals and in the vending machines. Although the children probably won’t. Starts at home people.