A little bit of white

After weeks of cold air and freezing temperature, we finally got our first 8 inches of snow this season. Despite the fact that i hate driving on a slippery load, it is nice to have that rapid change of scenery overnight.

Oh my...an interactive Starbucks gift card

This is totally a random discovery, but Starbucks recently introduces an interactive gift card where users get to design their own gift card off the template online . I created a special one with caramel macchiato in green background. Absolutely loved it.

Of course, this fun package comes with a small price tag, but no doubt this is definitely one the best gift cards ever invented. I had so much fun playing around with different templates. Most important of all, i am one of those crazy people who actually collect Starbucks gift cards out of boredom; this will be a great addition to my current collection.

Once again, kudos to the innovative Starbucks marketing team. You guys are soooo cool!

Not feeling festive

Two days of straight rain in the desert city has somehow disturbed my otherwise peaceful weekend. Usually this time of year I get excited about holiday shopping and gift wrapping. However, i feel detached from all that year-end routine this year. Other than putting on a mini Christmas tree on my coffee table (the same mini green from last year), there is nothing else I wanted to do spice up this holiday season. Is it a sign of rapid aging, plus laziness combined with lack of creativity? or maybe i have come to realization that I can save some trees by sending an e-card instead?

Regardless of my lack of festive spirit, it is almost turkey day. I am very much looking forward to my day off. Yeah, that's something to feel excite about.