Shopping trip

(Picture taken on the 16th and unrelated to subject.)
Brother's gonna go cross-border shopping for sis-in-law's b-day on Sunday. They know this awesome buffet restaurant that lets the birthday person eats free. Of course that's not the only reason to go. It's gonna be a shopping trip as usual. Dinner is a bonus.

They go to church on Sundays, so the trip will be in the afternoon. Time would be super tight. So... he asked me to pick up a birthday cake. They'd pick me up and cut the cake at my place.

Beads

Another package arrived. (Part of the "missing diary".)

Brookeside chocolate

From 2011 November. Only the blueberry type was available at Costco until now. Thanks A for these!

Acai & Blueberry
First encounter mislead me into thinking there's a blueberry inside the chocolate. The texture feels exactly like that, and it tastes like berry. The size was right too. However, a closer look at the packaging reveals that it's only a lump formed from fruit juice. Nevertheless it's still excellent. The price is reasonable too.

Goji & Raspberry
Tastes like berry alright, but can't tell if it's really raspberry.

Pomegranate
Slightly more sour than the other two. Still think the blueberry is the best.

Lougheed

Mom's eye appointment today near Lougheed mall. I also have chiropractor but I set it later, hoping I could make it. The day went well. The drive took 40 minutes, longer than what Google says. We got there at around 1:20, over an hour early. Normally, I'd go to the mall first, but knowing mom, she's gonna be overly worried, so we went to the clinic first. Amazingly, there was no one in line. The nurses let us have our appointment right away. It's just taking measurements. Even more simple then getting glasses prescriptions. 15 minutes later, we were out. Then of course we gotta make use of this long drive, and see the mall. Bought some batteries, and some junk. Ate afternoon snack at A&W. Their sirloin mini burger is back and as good. Perfect portion to share with mom. On our way back, we pass in front of dad's nursing home, so I went in with mom's orange. (She brought along a peeled orange besides water. She seems to think she's starve if she doesn't do so.) Was going to stay for 10 minutes, but got caught by a nurse who wouldn't stop chatting. So I ended up spending half-an-hour. Oh dear, I would be late for chiropractor! They close at 5 today (so I was told) and I must not be late. After dropping mom off, I rushed to the clinic, and was 5 minutes late. (Know myself, 5 minutes is considered doing well!) There were 2 parties in front. By the time I finished, there were 3 more parties in the waiting area. So... was I lied to? Can't blame them, though... I don't even trust myself especially about time.

Continental Belgian chocolate

Thanks neighbour Mrs. S. Mom and I ran into them in LD and gave them a ride, then Mrs. S gave me one of her huge chocolate bars. I took it along to the last cross-border shopping trip with brother's gang, but everyone brought food and it came back unopened.

Anyway, it's good chocolate as expected from "imported from Belgian". The nuts (I think those were almonds) provide the perfect texture. It's good, but I don't think I'll buy such a huge bar.

Mother's day (2)

Mom's been way too eager to go see dad so today she finally went... despite a few left-over cough. Brother drove her to and back, picking up some grocery on the way. Mom complained about the bakery bread I bought yesterday being too flaky, so she pick up another loaf today. She also gave dad a haircut and a shave. I guess things are back to normal.

Eat-out day with brother's gang. It was the belated Mother's day dinner.

Mother's day (1)

Mom is still not completely recovered, so we didn't go out. Instead, I picked up half a chicken for take-out, plus some pastry at the bakery. Dropped off an egg tart at dad's, and got him to talk to mom through my cell phone. To my surprise, Stone was there. My theory of her only show up to greet new people falls apart.