Childhood snacks

I am so happy today! As you all know already, the only 99 Ranch in HI is closing in 2 days. That means I have no source for my favorite chinese snacks. My sister is so understanding and absolutely fabulous! She neatly packed a box of goodies and mailed it to me across the gigantic ocean. In this box contains my most favorite childhood snacks that are not even sold at the 99 Ranch here in HI. They are only available on the mainland 99 Ranch stores. The first bite of the chocolate fingers was total nostalgia. Before I knew it, I was on to my second choco finger while reminiscing of the good ol' days when I was still a piggishh brat (now I am only piggish baby). I still remember my first time chewing on the regular finger biscuits as if I was smoking. Oh, and my favorite grape FRUTIPS!!! It's like a cylinder shaped jelly belly coated with sugar crystals only that it taste much more fruity without the sugar overload. If you are on the mainland, you must try these snacks. They are so damn good!

Target in Hawai`i???

Now, all I need is an Ikea too and I am set!

Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, February 17, 2007

Target Corp., which is looking to expand to Hawai'i with as many as six new stores, has pulled out of a deal to locate an outlet in 'Ewa Beach.

But the nation's second-largest discount retailer is still interested in opening a store in the fast-growing Leeward O'ahu area, said Art Howard, president of Hawaiian Asset Management & Investment Corp.

Howard's company and San Francisco-based Bristol Group Inc. are developing the 260,000-square-foot Laulani Village retail complex in 'Ewa Beach. Howard said a deal to sell the 20-acre property to Target fell through last month.

He said his company is now in talks with other potential buyers, which he declined to identify.

Roger Lyons, a local real estate broker who represents Target, declined comment.

Target, a popular shopping destination for local residents traveling on the Mainland, announced last year that it was interested in expanding to Hawai'i.

Target told city lawmakers and local real estate executives that it was interested in as many as six locations in Hawai'i.

Opihi Pickers

As always, my Saturdays are full of fun and exciting activities. At 11am, we hopped over to the Punahou Carnival to chow down on some crunchy malasadas and juicy teri burgers. Since this year was Greek theme, I thought I should try Gyro for the first time in my life. I wasn't disappointed :) In the afternoon, we played soccer. I was so happy because I scored on HappyOblivion! In the second half, I made a couple good passes that led to many more goals. HappyOblivion was mad because everyone scored on him :( At night, we visited the carnival again but this time wasn't as pleasant because there were so many people! We managed to make our way to the Hawaiian Plate area where the entertainment was held. We enjoyed the performance by Opihi Pickers. I even bought a CD, got their signatures, and took a picture with the cutest guy on the band. Oh my gosh! I like have a crush on a totally hot dude from like the most popular band. I feel like a teenager again. This is totally awesome! (How am I doing on the teenage/valley girl impersonation?)

Honolulu Design Center

I went to the Grand Opening of Honolulu Design Center a few days ago. Of course I was looking for free stuff - food, coffee, chairs, sofas! Well, turns out they only had this stinkin' magazine for you to take home that makes you wonder why you bought that cheapo functional futon from Walmart instead of a $10,000 white Italian leather couch that only sits you and your fat orange stains after you junk on Cheetos. Despite the big price tag and the fact that 70% of Oahu residents cannot afford such luxury, I did find some things quite interesting. The Cow Chair is for my cow-loving sister xP

Cloud Fight!

This picture is taken right outside my lanai.
The Hawaiian phrase "You like beef?" means "You wanna fight?"