Even through a dirty, rainy car window, the rebranding of Sleep Train to Mattress Firm is done.
Though I must admit that I prefer the former name of Sleep Train. Kinda kooky and the radio commercial with the train whistle was odd but still sounds more fun than Mattress Firm.
Wow, the time to redeem a Starwards Rewards for a free drink for your birthday is getting shorter and shorter. The ephemeral four days of 2016 is now just three days. Got my reminder on March 8th with an expiration of March 10th.
Not a Ninetendo Switch but a Switch from my Canon DSLR to a mirror less Olympus.
And another switch – I bought this OM-D E-M10II locally from Best Buy, not online from Amazon. Camelcamelcamel told me that my target Amazon price was reached and went even lower at $650. Wanting to actually see the smallish camera, I checked Best Buy and wow, it was in stock at $550!! So I switched and bought from Best Buy.
Very close to pulling the trigger on this Olympus OM-D E-M10 II. Don’t need the bestest of the bestest. Want small and portable, takes good pics, and cheap enough to get additional lenses. And I’m also not looking to build out a new suite of gear.
Admitedly late to the game but the commercial for the Squatty Potty is all wins. An unicorn pooping rainbow ice cream!?!?
And like I mentioned, this invention is legit.
I guess there are new lights in the Wilson Tunnel while driving the Likelike. These LED lights are bright compared to the old lights, but the spacing or position of the lights creates a nasty flickering as you drive by.
Very, very agitating.
Update 3/6/17. Now with agitating video.
Oh I forgot, but there was one tiny disappointment on my first visit to the Nordstrom Rack in Waikiki, but more on that later. Unbeknownst to me, this location was open from late 2016!
Anyways, a smart marketing ploy of two $5 store credits got me in the store in early 2017, and there was a lot to take in.
Men’s shoes was my first stop and the quantity and quality was superb. Luckily, I didn’t find any shoes for myself, but there were some good ones that I haven’t seen at a Rack before.
The selection of aloha shirts were decent but also overrun with tourists. I’m thinking the Ward location is better for local business attire. I did manage to find decent Reyn Spooner shirts.
Even though I did not buy this Mighty Mouse tee, I think this trip definitely did elevate my style.
Oh, the lone disappointment of this otherwise success? Those store credits weren’t valid until later on. So yes, another trip is in order…
Nitrogenie closed for business only in the beginning of February, but already its space has been occupied. Mr. Tea is open for business, and although the store interior does look a little Spartan, customers are exiting with drinks in hand.
I don’t know about Mr. Tea or if there are other locations, but with a name like that, I was hoping for some kind of rtheme based on the larger-than-life Mr. T who starred in Rocky and the A-Team. But no, I did not see workers sporting Mohawks or adorned with gold chains. And I doubt the marquee drink is called the “I pity the fool.”
In any case, I’m hoping this business survives in the challenging food environment of the Ewa Wing. Looks like shave ice will be finding its way in the former Magnolia kiosk.
It should have been obvious. After three visits to B. Patisserie for in-store treats, we’ve always come home with a box of even more goodies. So of course, the “B” must stand for box.
The Ward area in town continues to change Before the Ward Warehouse are is razed, here’s a shot of the changing profile that now includes high rises.
