Found Not Lost

I almost don’t want to say it out loud. It’s like having a pack of your favorite candy that you don’t want to share it with anyone, but you love it so much, you want to show everyone you got it! That’s kind of how I’m feeling about Ichiban Kan. I love it!

Based in San Francisco, Ichiban Kan is like the ultimate dollar store for Japanese items. Everything is dirt cheap! We were looking for bento boxes and accessories not to long ago and quickly found out how expensive they can get. Then we saw a link to the new Ichiban Kan online from another blog and we were just thrilled! We saw items that we’ve seen on other sites for a fraction of the price! It’s almost sinful how much money we saved. That’s one reason why I almost don’t want to advertise for them. What if they get so popular that they raise their prices?

Just look at the look we got above. We got a set of four bento boxes plus some accessories for less than $40 including shipping fees. Now is that a bargain or what?

Not too long ago, I was talking to a friend who mentioned that she needed to go in for a colon cleanse. I’m like, what is that? So she proceeded to tell me that it’s basically an enema procedure, for the purpose of cleaning out your bowels. Some people accomplish this by fasting. Normally, any procedure that is vaguely invasive gives me the hives, but with my grandmother having been recently diagnosed with colon cancer, I wonder if these procedures have any benefits to prevent cancer?

Ayo!!!! I’m tired of usin technology
~from the song “Ayo Technology” by 50 Cent

My girls love their cell phones. They use them to text, to talk, to twitter and even to snap pix. I couldn’t even tell you my own cell phone number if you asked me. The use of a conventional watch or clock has even died due to the evolution of the cell phone. My girls don’t use watches, unless for decorative or fashion purposes. When I once asked one of them if they had a watch, she replied, “Mooom! I have my cell phone!”

My mistake.
What ever happened to the pocket watch?

We’re gonna make a memory.
You wanna steal a piece of time?
~from the song “(You Want To)Make A Memory” by Bon Jovi

The family computers have become quickly outdated and slow. The girls have completely abandoned their old PC as it has become useless, filled with endless amounts of files and computer games. Even my husband’s personal computer has become unbearably slow to my daughter, Jade. The girls constantly monopolize the laptop I bring home from work, leaving me limited time to post. Now, with constant use, the temporary files have to be cleared every few sessions or so. The problem we’ve found with the old desktop computers is that they lack the proper ram and memory that new computers have. We’ve resolved that it is most-likely cheaper to replace our desktops than to attempt repairing or upgrading them. We’ve upgraded and cleaned them multiple times in the past.

Yes, in this modern age we find ourselves constantly disposing of the “obsolete” with newer, shinier and faster replacements.

My daughter Jade was complaining today about how she is always getting hurt. “I’m always hurting myself! I scratched myself really badly yesterday, and I’m always waking up with bruises and things…” Recently she also injured her foot when a classmate and friend, accidentally turned a desk over on her toe. We thought it might be seriously injured, but when we got it x-rayed it turned out only to be badly bruised.

All three of my girls have gotten injured in some way this year, and each has gotten a professional x-ray and examination for their injuries. However none were actually, seriously injured.

Jade continues to complain about her bruises, scratches and bumps. She can’t exactly sue herself when she gets injured. However if you live in the Chicago area and have been injured(at the fault of someone else) the Chicago personal injury lawyers can help.