雖然我不抗拒駕車，我也不會太介意花一個小時去我想去的地方。只是，對於未到過，不熟識的地方，我就不太願意駕車去，尤其是在撞車以後。
不過，自從hubby替我在cell phone安裝了Nokia 的free Navigation software （Ovi Map）之後，我又有點心動想試一試。之前我的cell phone只有內置GPS而沒有Map。剛巧，我的online purchase shipment比以往遲了差不多一個星期還未到，email了post office又沒有reply，但USPS的tracking info卻顯示上星期已送到，而我又希望快點可以用那些rubber stamp來製作母親節card，再者，Point Roberts我都去過好幾次，只是不是我自己開車去，但大約都知道位置，所以就放膽去了。
過了遂道，看到指示，應出Exit 28，沒想到短短的距離之前還有一個Exit 29，唉，當我駛往Exit的時候已是too late了，本來想U turn，但又怕歷史重演，而且都不一定可以再出highway，只好繼續沿路駛去，這次真的要靠Navigation來幫我了。經過長長的小路，不知多久，都終於到達目的地，只是比原來慢了20分鐘。幸好我之前入了多些gas，否則的話會更擔心。
終於，到了post office，我的package真的已經到了，但其中一個shipping label寫錯了我的first name，可能因為這樣我便收不到notification email。
到Point Roberts怎可能不入油？＄0.969／Litre VS ＄1.269／Litre！
回程時，為了不想付稅（＄60package通常都不用打稅），只好乖乖的排regular lane過關，眼看其他車飛也似的經過Nexus lane。。。
終於，等了差不多半小時才過關。
回程時，幸好沒有走錯路，完成了這次Point Roberts的旅程。
Friday, April 23, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
美國熱
原來我連續三個週末都南下美國。
上個星期去看鬱金香，今這個星期我收到Im Impress的email，storewide 20％ off，加上未去過University Village Mall，便想去一趟。當然，最主要原因，加元兌換美元現在又是一對一了。
原來University Village跟Portland 的Bridgeport Village格局差不多，是一個比較upscale的室外shopping mall。
我想都是時候要暫停一下購買card making supplies了。
這個晚上我就在練習替Magnolia系列的Tilda Stamp上色。
很快又夜深了。
上個星期去看鬱金香，今這個星期我收到Im Impress的email，storewide 20％ off，加上未去過University Village Mall，便想去一趟。當然，最主要原因，加元兌換美元現在又是一對一了。
原來University Village跟Portland 的Bridgeport Village格局差不多，是一個比較upscale的室外shopping mall。
我想都是時候要暫停一下購買card making supplies了。
這個晚上我就在練習替Magnolia系列的Tilda Stamp上色。
很快又夜深了。
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Work + Tulip weekend
Work has been stressful. But I really don't want to miss the sunny weekend to go to the tulip festival. So, I went back to work on Saturday, 2-7pm. Then watch the 10:30 movie (Clash of the Titan 3D). It's just the 3D hype...movie is so so. My friend even fall asleep in the first part. Resume working from home after movie, till 4am.
Finally I can enjoy the sunshine in the blooming tulip field on Sunday. It's the perfect time for viewing.
Finally I can enjoy the sunshine in the blooming tulip field on Sunday. It's the perfect time for viewing.
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Thank you card
I don't usually make thank you card. This is my first trial. Also first time to use the grass stamp.
Material used:
HA Silhouette Grass S5316
HA All Occasion CL272
Rangers distress ink: tea dye, shabby shutter, perfect pearls (put in mini mister).
Prima flower and metal brads
Spellbinders: Label 8
MS butterfly punch
Material used:
HA Silhouette Grass S5316
HA All Occasion CL272
Rangers distress ink: tea dye, shabby shutter, perfect pearls (put in mini mister).
Prima flower and metal brads
Spellbinders: Label 8
MS butterfly punch
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Exercise Log (Day 3)
Run about 20 minutes in the trail then walk a little bit and come back.
Lunch: banana + orange
Lunch: banana + orange
Monday, April 5, 2010
Easter Holiday
It doesn't take too long for a long holiday to come to an end...
Friday: my first and ever card sale. Sold two cards to the host of the card making gathering last week (the two cards from last post). And play MJ with her hubby and friend. I do expect lost so it's no surprise. Then, head out for dinner with friends. Trying out a new all you can eat hotpot restaurant on Victoria and 35th Ave. Free scallop with shell per person. However, selection is a bit less the the one we went in Richmond (KK Dollar Hotpot) and only one pot for the whole table. Near the end of the meal (we are allocated two-hour time slot), I received a call from the alarm company, that the alarm in my house actually went off. I'm almost certain that it's because of the high wind since the only zone went off is Basement Motion. How can one get into the house without breaking the window or door (i.e. setting off the window or door)? Still, I head home right away. Surprisingly the alarm is still on. And I'm right, it's because of the power outage a while ago. I can see the microwave clock display flashes. Since I am usually not home 8pm on Friday night, I am glad to be able to watch TLC "What Not To Wear" new episode. Just that...almost the end of the show, everything shuts off. A total black out! Yes! Power is down! Quickly search all the torch and some without battery. OK...got two so we are not in complete darkness. And what to do around 10pm without power? Nothing much we can do except take a shower and go to bed early...just that not too long after I went to bed, power comes back. I gotta wait for the washing machine to finish its cycle, and also wait for the drying machine to complete. Ah...sleep late again. I guess I should not complain that power does come back in 2.5 hours. But got no luck with TV and internet.
Saturday: Heading south to go shopping, since our dollar is almost if not on par. Took off around 2pm and the line up is 2 hours! Luckily I got Nexus card so we skip the lineup. Otherwise it's no way to go there...Went to Exit 229 outlet, then Michaels, and then craft mart in exit 199. First time there as it's mentioned by people online. There are indeed lots of scrapbooking supplies. Lots of new HA stamps, ink and paper stocks. And to my surprise, I found Magnolia stamp! I always wanted one but hesitate to shop online. So...my piggy bank is totally broken. And now I am missing a copic marker to colour the stamp...oh well. After that, we head to Bellevue Square, shop a bit until we had dinner in Ruth Chris Steak House. Glad that they are serving special 3-course menu for $39.99. Great portion (actually a bit too much for me) and steak is really good! Regular price is about $3x for a steak! I'm really satisfied with the meal. Pictures are here. We got home around midnight. Phew~ Internet and TV both came back alive.
Sunday: going to Autoshow with friend. It's the "half price day". After that had dinner with the in-law family.
Check out the autoshow pictures here.
Monday: planned to stay home but do go out and shop a bit. Also went back to work for 2 hours. And darn! Miss the first half the special two-hour "24" episode again!
Friday: my first and ever card sale. Sold two cards to the host of the card making gathering last week (the two cards from last post). And play MJ with her hubby and friend. I do expect lost so it's no surprise. Then, head out for dinner with friends. Trying out a new all you can eat hotpot restaurant on Victoria and 35th Ave. Free scallop with shell per person. However, selection is a bit less the the one we went in Richmond (KK Dollar Hotpot) and only one pot for the whole table. Near the end of the meal (we are allocated two-hour time slot), I received a call from the alarm company, that the alarm in my house actually went off. I'm almost certain that it's because of the high wind since the only zone went off is Basement Motion. How can one get into the house without breaking the window or door (i.e. setting off the window or door)? Still, I head home right away. Surprisingly the alarm is still on. And I'm right, it's because of the power outage a while ago. I can see the microwave clock display flashes. Since I am usually not home 8pm on Friday night, I am glad to be able to watch TLC "What Not To Wear" new episode. Just that...almost the end of the show, everything shuts off. A total black out! Yes! Power is down! Quickly search all the torch and some without battery. OK...got two so we are not in complete darkness. And what to do around 10pm without power? Nothing much we can do except take a shower and go to bed early...just that not too long after I went to bed, power comes back. I gotta wait for the washing machine to finish its cycle, and also wait for the drying machine to complete. Ah...sleep late again. I guess I should not complain that power does come back in 2.5 hours. But got no luck with TV and internet.
Saturday: Heading south to go shopping, since our dollar is almost if not on par. Took off around 2pm and the line up is 2 hours! Luckily I got Nexus card so we skip the lineup. Otherwise it's no way to go there...Went to Exit 229 outlet, then Michaels, and then craft mart in exit 199. First time there as it's mentioned by people online. There are indeed lots of scrapbooking supplies. Lots of new HA stamps, ink and paper stocks. And to my surprise, I found Magnolia stamp! I always wanted one but hesitate to shop online. So...my piggy bank is totally broken. And now I am missing a copic marker to colour the stamp...oh well. After that, we head to Bellevue Square, shop a bit until we had dinner in Ruth Chris Steak House. Glad that they are serving special 3-course menu for $39.99. Great portion (actually a bit too much for me) and steak is really good! Regular price is about $3x for a steak! I'm really satisfied with the meal. Pictures are here. We got home around midnight. Phew~ Internet and TV both came back alive.
Sunday: going to Autoshow with friend. It's the "half price day". After that had dinner with the in-law family.
Check out the autoshow pictures here.
Monday: planned to stay home but do go out and shop a bit. Also went back to work for 2 hours. And darn! Miss the first half the special two-hour "24" episode again!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Exercise Log (Day 2)
Run only 17 minutes (about 2K) inside the trail. Have to walk back after that. Run almost at my top speed so I can't manage to finish my usual route.
Run out of bread at home so no breakfast...maybe that's part of the reason.
Run out of bread at home so no breakfast...maybe that's part of the reason.
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