Kindle Fire HDX

This device really really sucks. I bought mine two months after it was released. Since it was fairly new, there was not a lot of reviews. It worked for a long time and then all of a sudden, started losing sound. I went on internet to look for solution and found a few that worked. Then nothing I do would solve the problem. I tried to find a number to call Amazon. Nothing, no phone number anywhere I looked at. Finally I emailed and it says there that they would reply on 24 - 48 hours. Now since this Kindle Fire is only good as ereader or checking my email, I will just blog about it and next would be Amazon depending on how they handle my complaints. I'm not buying anything from them, maybe just free books or games since those are the only things I can do with this now useless crappy device. So it will be back to using my laptop now.

A really bad customer service

About a month ago, my son and I went to the Fido store at Kingsway mall. We were going to upgrade our phones. The Asian girl who was there had attitude to start with. I wanted to upgrade to Samsung S7. I had talked to Fido CSR over the phone and was told it was $400.00 but I had to get a different plan. I have almost $200.00 in Fido dollars. Before going there I checked online and it is $400. When we got to the store, we saw it was $700 so I asked why the difference. This Asian girl told me that maybe I did not understand what Fido told me over the phone. I said I  checked online and it is the same price. Then she told me that I should call customer service. I was then wondering why she would not check it herself. She then told me that I should just get S6. And that S7 is a very expensive phone. I told her I want the upgrade to S7 and why would I pay more if it is advertised at $400. My son noticed I was getting exasperated and that we should just go. But just as we were leaving, this ignorant girl told me that my son and I should decide who should talk to Fido so that we could be understood. I was so upset that before leaving I noticed she had this very long pointed fake nails. I wanted to say ...oh by the way your claws match your personality to a T. But I just did not want to go down her level. Of course, I complained to Fido and I have made sure I have told everyone not to go to that particular store.

Pokemon Go

I never thought that I would do a post about any games. But here I am doing one now. My friends, family and co-workers know I walk a lot. I walk to work, during lunch time and doing our bank deposits which is 18 city blocks. I also walk at night after supper. When a friend and I were walking one weekend, I was intrigued when I found out she is playing Pokemon Go. So when I got home, I downloaded the game and the start of my journey as a Pokemon Go player. I got a few tips from my son and learned from Google websites. My daily walk now is more interesting and if I catch a few nice pokemons, I'm happy. I started August 13 and today I'm on level 9 which I think is good. I don't think I will do the arena and battles. I just want to catch rare pokemons and collect super balls or eggs. The ironic part is that I could  catch pokemons just standing from my balcony which I think is the lazy way. At night is the best time. I even caught 2 pokemons while in bed and two sitting on the couch. Well, that's my Pokemon Go post. I might update once in a while. Have a great weekend everyone!

Hello, I'm back

Well, after more than a year of break, I decided I will get back to blogging. There are times when I wanted to vent or tell a funny incident or some sad news and write but I just did not feel like blogging. A lot has happened and slowly I will be able to get the energy. I almost have forgotten how to do this so I'm relearning how to do this again. A friend asked me last week if I was still blogging and told her no but I'm thinking of doing it again. So let's see what happens. 

Thanks for stopping by.

To post or not to post.....

That's the question. I have just realized how long since I last posted. I really do not have an excuse or reason. I have been busy both at work and at home. I have done a lot of baking and I have a really good cinnamon buns recipe. I have baked them two weekends in a row.

Last night I baked two loaves of bread as I realized we have no bread at home. Then this morning made french toast. On Super Bowl Sunday, I made pok pok wings which turned out really well.

Next I am going to try hawaiian buns which I have eaten while visiting my sister in San Jose. I have googled recipes and I think that's the one I will try next weekend. Since it will be a long weekend for us here in Alberta, I will be baking a lot. I have ordered cinnamon from my sister.

At work, it has been busy as they had let go my  assistant and we have more properties to. manage. I hope the recruiting agency finds one soon.

The weather the past week had  been nasty cold. I guess I should not complain as we had really warm weather and will get warmer again in a few days.

Thanks for stopping by.

A Time to Remember

Today is a special day to remember all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could live freely and enjoy the safe life. These are men, women, fathers, mothers and children. 

I have nephews who served in Canadian and US military. I am embarrassed that I have just taken for granted what sacrifice they gave so we can be free. The one time I was involved was when one nephew who was a medic in the U.S. Navy was missing in Iraq. We had to pray so he will be found safely. Fortunately for him he was found safe and is now retired. Krishna, I salute and admire your courage to serve.

A friend of mine in my building was engaged to be married to a guy who served in the Canadian Army. I even saw him when he left for his mission. One day I was reading a magazine article about guys who did not make it back. Only when they mentioned the name of the fiancee did I realize he did not make it back.

Today, there is a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant serving in Afghanistan who I know. I have always told him how much I admire his service. I'm happy to hear he would be returning back home before Christmas and he will retire after. So to Staff Sergeant Frank....we thank you and pray you will be safely home soon.

To all who gave the ultimate sacrifice, I thank and admire all of you. 

Cafe Amore Bistro

My friend Carole took me to dinner for my birthday at this restaurant on Saturday. I didn't know where she was taking me until I got into her vehicle.

I read about this place from Avenue Magazine. So I came in knowing it would be good food and hoping the service will be as well.

We got there a bit behind our reservation time and was seated right away and greeted by the owner. Carole has been here before for lunch and it's my first time. We ordered bruschetta for appetizer and they were good. I had Amore Spritzer cocktail for my drink and it was good. 

For the main I ordered the special which was bone marrow with mushroom. It came and I started to eat and found it too salty. I tried to eat more but I just could not handle how salty it was. When the server asked how was it, I had to be honest and told her. She took it and asked the chef of they c.f. would make it a little less salty. In the end I just ordered a different pasta. They were really nice about it. They took it off our bill. I was ok with just another order but I admire them for handling it differently.

I still would go back just because of the service. They even said I put too much cheese but I know it was really salty in the first place. I'm not used to salty food because of my hypertension. I would rather that diners be able to add salt to the food.

Overall, very excellent service and the pasta I ordered later was very good. I would recommend it to my friends.