Otosibumi

(Yup, this is another stocked up review from the beginning of summer.)
My boss got it from a Japanese nobility during her trip, but she hates beans. So I got to eat it. (Thanks~!) The bean filling has a slightly sandy texture, and is wrapped in a soft, steamed, cake-like crust. Quite fragrant and natural. No preservatives was used. I suspect it's expired because they are only good for 2 weeks, and a little dry. (My boss was gone for 3 weeks and sick for 1 week after she came back.) The name of this bite size treat means "dropped letter", which refers to an indirect way of sending a love letter in the old days, by crumbling it up and dropping it on the ground in front of the receiver, usually in a different social class with no hope for marriage. The shape of the otosibumi resembles the crumbled up love letter.

Last day

My brother's mom-in-law's last day in Vancouver. Last minute shopping, last minute eating out. Glad that those 50% Michael's coupons are good for the photo frames she bought.

Putting the cardboard backing onto the crappy microwave stand just might help to stabilize it. Too tired to do it today though.

It's only been 2 days since my last chiropractor visit. How come my back is so stiff and cranky?

Fridge

Key word: scratch and save.
Not at Sears, though. And it's not on a piece of paper.

Finding the right fridge... can be difficult. Actually, finding the right anything can be difficult. However, this reminds me of that pair of jeans from the recent cross-border shopping trip. When it's yours, magic happens. Patience and persistence pays. At least I'd like to believe so.

The monster got out of control again. Why am I still alive? Why?

Bronze head pins

The bronze plated head pins from E-bay are...

... so dirty!!!!!! (T_T)

Well, looks like they've been through some kind of antiquing process. Oh why?????? They're totally fine as is! There's no need to add dirt!!!!!
Moreover, when it comes from China, who knows what kind of crap this "dirt" is????? (It's possible to be real crap!) Quality is very low too. The heads aren't centered. There aren't many that are properly formed and I might not even be able to use them. If they get my hands this dirty, I'll for sure transfer this dirt onto whatever accessories I'd be working on. Which is no good. Unless I clean them first. But... is the time and effort worthwhile? (Perhaps I have no choice...)

Not sure if it was my allergy pills running out or what, I was sneezing and coughing while re-bagging these pins. It'd better not be some kind of irritants. Sneezing... not uncommon, but coughing is.
Chaff was found in all the bronze findings: pins, rings, clasps and bead caps. Did they use food processing equipments to antique these findings? I sure hope not!! (T_T)

Traffic jam on Highway 1 on my way home.

Still aching

But slightly better than yesterday. At least I get today off.
Worked on doll accessories for a bit. Spent too much time on packaging. (T_T) Didn't get to deliver them to brother, and didn't get to go to the Y. My membership is still good till the end of this month. Wanna make the most of it.

Aaargh forgot to throw a Pinky into the photo!

Triple 9

Triple 9 = 666 upside down.

Rain all day. Ache ache ache. (T_T) Worked on 1/4 inch scale stuff. (Spooling silk threads onto micro cards, rolled rolls of fabric). Eyes, neck, shoulders, back, butt... all gone. A L L G O N E . . . (T_T) My whole body feels wrong. Not productive at all today.

Mom didn't want to cook again and we ate out. The curry beef was delicious.

Beyond tiny

1/4 inch scale. Insanely small. Right size to be toys for Pinky. Not sure how much they are, though. But I bet they're gonna be in the hundreds.