Special Census

The GIS Center contributed this project which brings the city more money.
Mcdonough Voice

Mayo

Mayo we bought at Aldi looked spoiled.
I complained and exchanged the item today.
It would be a matter time for us until we stop buying at Aldi.

Yellow Onion

Walmart has a good deal with yellow onions.
We would be excited to cook them with turkey beacon.
They look fresh unlike ones in Aldi.

Chop Suey

I usually get chicken chop suey at Lin's Garden.
It is similar to Chinese dish I like in Japan.
My stomache can handle a large size :)

Turkey Beacon

It is healthier and cheaper than pork bacon.
Walmart sells  Butterball brand for only $1.48!

Sick

I am having sinus headache and sore throat.
I missed 2 days and hope to feel better tomorrow.

Kitchen Faucet

We have installed a new kitchen faucet.
It works great!

Hotel

I stayed at Holiday Inn Express to attend a board meeting.
I could not sleep well due to the soft and thick pilliow.
Since it did not happen at Fairfield Inn or Hampton Inn, I may avoid this chain hotel.
Hot breakfast was not as good as expected.
Egg omelet and bacon looked low quality.
Staff were friendly.

After Hyvee fuel saver program (15 cents discount)

Gas price dropped to $2.90 per gallon at Caseys :)

Parking

Who could park a car like this?
Should I report DMV?

World Airports

Interesting.

Red Lobster

I forgot to mention that we had a poor service at Red Lobster in Decatur.
After I sent complain letter, I got a response from the customer service.
The will mail us a gift card for their apology.
We may not go restaurants in Decatur in the future.

Cultural Cafe

There was cultural cafe during lunch time.
Topic was Japan, and I attended the event with Ryan.
Meal included tempura with rice and miso soup.
Presentation was basic, but exchange students from Japan did a good job.
There were over 200 people in the room.

Dragon Buffet

Our favorite restaurant in Decatur was closed.
We decided to try a new restaurant called Dragon Buffet.
But it was a mistake.
Even though seasoning was decent, meals were not fresh and rarely refilled.
They also increased a price without updating their website.
I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Hy-Vee Fuel Saver 2

When visiting Abby's friends in Decatur, I tried to get gas from Casey's which honors this program.
However, the pump machine did not ask me to swipe the fuel saver card.
Later, I asked Hyvee by e-mail and received an incredible response.

"Only Casey's within 25 miles from Hyvee is participating this program."
It was not stated on the website and I told Hyvee "This program is misleading. Not satisfied".

Discontinued items

Hyvee had discontinued frozen food only for $1.
We got waffles,  french toasts, vegi burgers, and juice.
They were gone after couple days.

Sola's words 1

Inai Inai Bah (TV show)

• Wan Wan
• Utan

Miyazaki Anime

• Totoro
• Kiki
• Ponyo
• Panda

Family

• J-ma = Grandma Nozaki
• Oitan = Uncle Yuma

Others

• Sakana = Fish
• Sinkansen = Bullet Train
• Densha = Train
• Itadakimasu = Begin eating
• Ohayou = Good Morning
• Oyasumi = Good Night
• Moshi-Moshi = Hello on the phone
• Itte Rasshai = See you later when a person leaving

To be continued...