Friday, June 20, 2008

Tips on Curbing Everyday Spending

extracted from the San Jose Mercury News, Fri June 20th (it's the first day of Summer!) by Candice Choi

Tips on how to find savings in everyday spending habits:
1. Use cash instead of credit cards. You'll be more aware of how much you're spending.
2. Don't be afraid to buy second-hand goods. Used books, clothes and accessories can often be found online in good condition at a fraction of the retail price.
3. Check cable, cell phone and bandking statements for any services you may not need or even know you have.
4. Shop around for better rates when your cell phone contract is up
5. Go online to comparison sites before making any big purchases
6. Learn to cook and rely less on eating out. Eating just a few extra meals a week at home can add up to significant savings over time
7. Try activities that don't cost money: hiking, card game nights, borrowing movies from the library, etc.
8. Take your own snack/lunch to work.

Pachi's compliancy assessment to these tips:
1. i try with food during the week. failed with everything else
2. failed
3. failed. that cable bill sucks.
4. done this year with switch to AT&T
5. ed is good about doing this one
6. we try. but we still end up spending pretty pennies on the weekend
7. we try. rollerblading is a good one, too. anyone have recommendations on a good library to check out movies? i can't say what we "usually" do to work around this one in public.
8. yes! Ed, however...

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

2 Year Anniversary


Time flies! I ALMOST forgot about our anniversary! Ed reminded me on the 9th during our little evening stroll around the block. I hope that he knows that the only reason it almost didn't cross my mind is because I am HAPPY! This year is Year #6 since we first started dating - and everytime I see him I still feel like I did the first month we met.

I feel guilty right now. I was going to surprise him at the Fairmont tonight, but now it's too late. That's what happens when you blog too much.


Mallo, see you in my dreams! I love you!

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Roger and Amy's wedding


It's June and you know what that means! The huge parade of weddings is about to start.


Roger and Amy picked the best date in this century: June 7, 2008: 6/7/08.


We knew we would have a blast since almost every single one of our closest friends were attending. Minus Peter (again), sadly. The good news is that we got to see some Folsom people we haven't seen in literally 2 years (since our wedding), ie: Chris Loental.


And Roger CRIED!! Not as badly as Frank (sorry Frank), but he was still out of control. It was so touching and it was hard not to break down myself. It's really sweet how obviously much he loves her! Witness his gmail status for the last year:"6/7/08: the best day of my life.". I love Roger and Amy as a couple, and am thrilled they found each other. I haven't seen Roger as happy as he does now that he's with her.


I'm looking forward to spending more time with them in the bay! And to steal Roger's recipes..ha ha. I think he's the only guy I know who: 1. knows what Saffron is, 2. actually purchased it before.