Do Not Argue with Old People

I received my (third) study permit extension last Friday, so today I went to renew my (third) SIN card. The clerk that received me is an old woman, as in old, and she has this habit of shaking her head every time. After she looked at my documents she began typing on her computer, which took her a long time. Then she printed something, it's a manual from the website on how to renew a SIN card. She kept insisting that I need to have a work permit. FYI, a study permit allows one to work within the campus and this includes teaching and research assistantships which BTW pays my tuition and fees. To cut the story short, I did not succeed today. So I went to McDonalds and ordered myself a quarter-pounder.

Food Food Food

Yesterday I went with my sister-in-law's family to their friends Christmas party.

Here are some of the food they serve:

Lechon - epic crunchy
Chicken sesame
Lumpiang sariwa
Atsara
Ribs
Lasagna
Chopsuey

Burp!

Shoeses

I got my 2 pairs of shoes today.



One is a size 10 from Puma. I just tried it and was surprised it fits well. I'm size 9 by the way. I got it when they have a 40%-off promo plus an additional $10-off. Sweetness! Around 30 bucks all in.



The second pair is from Adidas. Got it for $45, half price using a 50%-off code, plus tax. Flint is like a hiking shoes. Have not opened it yet.

Edit: Apparently the Adidas hiking shoes are a bit different from what is on the photo. Not impressed! Boo Adidas!

Sunday Shopping

I just picked up my second PlayBook from Staples. They have it since November 28 but I have not received any notice to pick it up though they have charged my CC already. Anyways, I just finished setting it up. This one is for my wife.

I bought another lipstick for my wife. It is from CG's new line with two color one on each end. I got her the one named Snap. I used a $4-off coupon from P&G plus the 2k BP from SDM. Couple of weeks ago I got her the Tease and Pucker using my points at SDM.

Next stop was Zellers. BOGO 1/2 on Ben 10 toys. Got my son 2 - Fourarms and Clockwork. I guess these two are new released. I missed Eatle. Anyways, Zellers' price is $10 while Walmart's is $7, so the promo is not really great. They have 10%-off promo too this weekend so that makes up for the overpricing. I forgot to print some coupons though. The ones that make my points x5 etc. Oh well.

Redeemed

I just made my first SDM points mega redemptiom. My 50,000 points translate to $125. I got my wife a few make-up sets, and body spray. Nutella and digital thermometer for the kids, and for me, a facial wash and packs of frozen veggies. Tomorrow, I'll do another redemption. I have 30,000 more points that is good for $60. Hmmm.. what to buy for myself? Maybe food? Haha..