Nov. 21 Aqua Massage:
One of the servers got a West Edmonton Mall coupon book as a tip from a
customer. The server then shared it with
all of us. A lot of the workers took the
fast food coupons. I decided to use the
Cloud 9 Aqua Massage coupon. Take $5 off
a massage.
The first time I saw one
of these was on Big Brother 3 in 2002 as a luxury reward. You lay there in this kind of tanning salon-
like bed and listen to calm adult contemporary music. The high power water jets spray on your back
from the toes to the shoulders. There is
hold button so it could stay on one spot and an emergency stop button.
There is the $20 for 10
min massage. I paid $15.75 for it. I would say it was relaxing and a fun new
experience. I have the winter blues and
stress from work, so it’s good to try something new. I like it and wouldn’t mind trying it again.
Nov. 27 Happiness
during holidays: Ginny Grimsley sent me this article called “Happiness
During the Holidays.” It’s about how Jane
Schwartzberg was diagnosed with a terminal illness and here are her tips on
living a meaningful life:
• Showing up. If you’re worried about
yesterday or always planning for tomorrow, you’re missing the present moment
and any wonderful experiences it may hold.
“Although my clock ticks louder than others, I know we are
all here for a short time,” Schwartzberg says. “I am determined to find joy in
every single day. It may come from the simplest of things: a view from my
window, a great conversation or a hot cup of coffee. But I know I need to be
always present and available, with an open mind and open heart, to experience
any of it.”
• Riding her love train. We all have
people in our lives who care about us, and it’s important to let them know how
much we appreciate them. Schwartzberg’s “love train” is a metaphor for all of
the people she chooses to share her life with. “They are rooting me on
and giving my family and me love and support,” she says. “I try to be as
meticulous and thoughtful as I possibly can be with those on board, and that
means making sure they know how much I love and value them.”
• Knowing my place in the world. There
is a Jewish teaching that says everyone should carry with them two pieces of
paper, each in a separate pocket. One paper should say, “I am but dust and
ashes.” The other, “The world was created for me.”
“I constantly remind myself that both statements are true,”
Schwartzberg says. “I am capable of incredible things to improve the world, and
I am just a tiny speck in the universe. Powerfulness and humility can, and do,
exist for me side by side.”
Nov. 28 Cute news: I read in the Metro on Nov. 6, 2013 that otters hold hands
while they eat and sleep so they won’t drift apart.
Nov. 29 Southgate:
I went to Southgate mall on Nov. 14, 2013. I haven’t been there in years. It’s because it’s so far away and I like
going to malls that are closer to me like City Centre. It was Thurs. and my day off. My parents said they were going there and
asked if I wanted to come so I said yes.
On a Thurs. at 1pm, the mall
was really busy.
I spent 2 hrs there and didn’t buy anything. I just like to go to the mall and look at
things.
- Sears- the store was really busy though in the business news there were reports of closing down stores and lay offs.
- Apple- I thought the only Apple store was in West Ed.
- Below the Belt- they were selling Toms shoes with a sign: “For every purchase of Toms, they will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need.” I put a status update on Facebook about those shoes.
- Crate and Barrel- great furniture, home décor, dishware, and Christmas ornaments. It was expensive. You could go to Winners for same things.
- RW&Co.-nice clothes. Hayden Christensen pictures everywhere because of his new fashion line.
- Pusch- sells Toms too for charity. Expensive.
- Kiehl’s- sells skin cream.
- Guess- this is a really nice store. It sells clothes, bags, jewelry, and perfume. Good classy atmosphere.
- Michael Kors- nice store.
- Fossil- nice bags, jewelry, and wallets.
- Sage Natural Wellness- it sells natural skin cream and mists. A location at West Edmonton Mall opened recently.
- Calendar Club- it sells stuffed animals, board games, colanders and agendas.
- Iviva Athletica- it sells expensive, colorful kid’s yoga clothes. I thought the only location was in West Ed.
- STREET- it also sells Toms shoes for charity. I thought there was only one in West Ed.
- Claire’s- starts selling cds, candy, and Christmas stockings.
- The Science Shop- toys, books, stuffed animals, board games, and calendars.
- Beauty Express- hair salon and sells nail polish. I was told the one in West Ed closed down and this is the only one in Alberta.
- Lego store- there are lots of cool displays of castles and animals made.
- KIXS- the clothing store is closing and everything is on sale, except the Toms shoes for charity.
- Dynamite- really nice store. It looks like the locations in West Ed and Kingsway mall.
- Stitches- they sold a lot of shoes.
- Areopostale- nice store.
- Rocky Mountain Soap Company- sells natural soaps, scrubs, and massage oil.
- GEOX- sells shoes and jackets. There’s one in West Ed.
- Zara- they sell really expensive clothes.
- BCBG Maxazria- they also sell perfume with their expensive clothes.
- Restoration Hardware- it sells very nice and class furniture. The store is really dark and only has lighting on the beds.
City Centre mall: On Oct. 29, 2013 I went to this mall on my day off.
- A&W- I had a coupon to get a free coffee there.
- Lasik MD- I went there and got a brochure to learn more about it. It can be $490-1690 for an eye.
- Bunches- this flower shop is renovating.
- HMV- this store moved into a smaller location in the mall.
- Bentley
- Franco Magelli- it’s a men’s store and sells expensive clothes.
- Groove Stone- they sell nice jewelry that’s locally made.
- Purdy’s Chocolates- it’s renovated. Lots of purple and looks nice.
- Suzy Shier- they sell perfume now too.
- Fly Jeans Co.- the worker told me they opened a month ago and replaced Bellissma. Expensive.
- Ardene
- The 4th floor is renovating like the Academy of Learning.
- BFC Emporium- nice toys, stuffed animals, stationary.
- Fairweather- the store is closing for renovation and big sale.
- Cleo
- Design Jeweler’s opened.
- Coles
- Flurries- this store recently opened and sells boots.
- Winners.
Oct. 30, 2013
- Shoppers Drug Mart- both locations.
- Ricki’s.
- Aldo.
Happy: I feel good after writing about those shopping
trips. It’s like I’m reliving a good
experience again.
Toms Shoes: Here’s the link:
Dec. 1 Paul Walker: I went to work today and my
co-worker Alex told me that The Fast and the Furious actor Paul Walker passed
away yesterday because of a car accident.
He was the passenger. When I
heard that, I was so sad. I thought: “Isn’t
he like in his 30s? Doesn’t he have a
kid?” Then I went to the break room and
Global TV news was on and it reported that he’s dead.
I went home and Google him.
It turns out he’s 40 yrs old and has a 15 yr old daughter. I was thinking about an interview he did when
he was promoting Into the Blue in 2005 on the Ellen Degeneres show. He seemed like a nice and friendly guy.
When a singer dies, I usually think: “That’s too bad. Now he or she can’t make any more good music.” When an actor dies, I usually think: “That’s
too bad. Now he or she can’t make any
more good movies or TV shows.” What I
didn’t know was that he created a charity.
“Walker and (Roger) Rodas had attended a fundraiser
benefiting victims of the recent typhoon in the Philippines.
The event was held by Reach Out Worldwide, a charity Walker
founded in 2010 to aid victims of natural disasters.”
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