The Last Four Things I Bought

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28 July 2008By Zhu 31 Comments

What did you buy today? I’m curious to find out! In this meme, you have to list four things you bought during a day.

This was Saturday for me and my wallet.

I Read The News Today...

The first thing I usually do in the morning is to buy the newspaper. I read the Globe And Mail and La Presse, a Quebec newspaper. I’m a news junkie, and I read the newspaper from start to finish. The only thing I skip is the sport section!

Along with my newspaper, I also bought some bus ticket for my morning trip to downtown. I hate not to have a sheet of bus tickets with me, because they are sometimes hard to find (not all convenience stores have them) and the fare is a dollar more if I pay the driver. I was lucky that day because I bought an “old” sheet of ticket. The price just raised on July 1st but you can use up your “old” tickets up to 2009 I think.

Some Roots Goodies...

My second purchase of the day was at Roots, a popular Canadian brand. I went to the factory store, as it’s much cheaper, and bought a nice teeshirt for $12.99. I love Roots teeshirt. The quality is pretty good and the design doesn’t fade with time. Plus, they are conformable for the summer.

I haven’t bought much clothes this year but I was quite happy with this one… although it’s another teeshirt. Are you like me? I have so many tops but not that many skirts or pants. I guess tops almost always fit… whereas it’s just a pain to try on pants before finding a right one. And don’t get me started on low-rise pants… these ones drive me nuts.

Colorful Nails...

Then, I bought some nail polish. In summer, I wear sandals everyday and I like colorful nails. I usually don’t bother to put nail polish on my fingernails because it wears off so quickly, but it lasts quite a while on my toenail, so it worth it. Plus, it’s fun.

Back in school, I used to do my nails quite often, sit in front of the T.V. I just don’t have time anymore… But I do take care good of my feet because I walk a lot. I hate it when women wear great shoes but have ugly neglected nails.

Pasta For Diner

Finally, I stopped by the supermarket to pick up tonight’s diner. I bough some wholegrain pastas and some tomato sauce. I usually steam some veggies (zucchinis, peppers, onions, mushroom) and add the sauce last in the pan. I cook the pasta separately and pour the sauce over it. Add some parmesan and voilà! The whole thing takes about 25 minutes and it makes a great diner.

I try to cook as much as I can to avoid take out and junk food. I don’t spend much time in the kitchen but I know a few healthy & quick recipes.

Now, I’d like to you what you bought today! You can twist this meme as you like, there are no rules.

I’d like to tag a few great bloggers around the world, as I’m curious to see which kind of things you buy at home:

Diane or Renny in Norway
Shionge in Singapore
Max in Portugal
Barbara in France
Scarlet from the U.S.A
The Writer from Denmark

Have fun and… don’t spend too much!

31 Comments »

barbara said:

Salut Zhu,
I’m a little late but my 4 things that I bought are on my blog.
Except for one of the purchases, my buys are to be eaten or gulped down as a (non alcoholic) drink.
Cheers !

barbaras last great read…The last 4 things I bought – a meme

# 31 July 2008 at 3:45 am

Zhu (author) said:

@bluefish – Yep, these are Ottawa bus tickets.

@Ghosty – Hey it’s been a while! You’re always welcome anytime

@shionge – Well, I’d be curious to see your shopping bag! I’m sure you have some exotic stuffs

@Spyder – Can I have the cookies, the chocolate and the flowers? You can keep the gum

@kyh – Used to be the same when I was a student. Now I care about boring things such as food and nail polish

@Annie – My wallet is extremely light I like Roots teeshirts, the color is nice usually. I always wear black but I’m trying to change.

@Tom – And I’m surprised to see you have Roots in Japan! I had no idea. I didn’t know the brand before I came to Canada.

@Max Coutinho – Anytime for the meme Max, no rush! I bet this nail polish would great on you too

@rattitude – Lucky you! I mean, lucky wallet…

@Gledwood – You don’t look like that in real life… just in my dreams

@Seraphine – I like your shopping, we have similar tastes! Especially for muffins…

@DianeCA – Thanks for doing the meme, I’m always so curious to see how others people live.

@RennyBA – I know deep down I had better chances with Diane — man are llousy when it comes to shopping!

@Aiglee – Going to Niagara again? That sounds like a cool purchase!

@Froggywoogie – Man, you are a French guy! And nothing or the lady? No flowers, no café, no cigarettes?

@Nigerian Entrepreneur – Thanks for visiting! Sounds like practical purchases.

@Ulquiorra – Spoiled brat

@barbara – I’m usually not a big spender, this was my WE shopping. I’m more practical during the week.

@LucyVet – Thanks for visting! Wow, nothing to buy? I don’t think that ever happened to me… but I work downtown, so nice shops are all around.

@cchiovitti – Thanks for visiting! Not boring — practical. I should do that too!

@Jules – Thanks for visiting! I like these polish color. It’s bright enough but yet not “cheap” is you know what I mean.

@Gina – Pastas are always my favorite

@Capy (Mark) – Sounds like work day purchases! How much was the gas?

@Joelle – And that sounds like “holiday” purchase!

@Nards – Really? Wow, I envy you! I’m not a big spender but I buy stuffs everyday.

@Diane Scott – I never have the guts (weird, I know) to take back the clothes I don’t actually like. Therefore, I only buy stuffs I’m 100% sure I’m gonna wear!

# 30 July 2008 at 9:34 pm

Diane Scott said:

1. Cat food (always need cat food!)
2. Cigs – yeah I know but I’m back at it again
3. New sandals ($160 worth for only $30 Penney’s having a sale!)
4. Some pants and shirts that I am going to take all back – got them home and hate them all LOL!